GeoPackage Executable Test Suite

I have an update to my previous post regarding conformance testing. OGC has recently approved and released the Executable Test Suite (ETS) for GeoPackage 1.2. This tool allows for the testing of individual GeoPackages to verify conformance and identify any non-compliant elements. Organizations can get OGC certified if they pass the test. The suite works on all GeoPackage versions from 1.0 to 1.2.1 - it will detect the GeoPackage version and alter the test requirements where appropriate. The test supports the following components:

• Core
• Features
• Tiles
• Attributes
• Extension Mechanism
• Non-Linear Geometry Types
• RTree Spatial Indexes
• Tiles Encoding WebP
• Metadata
• Schema
• WKT for Coordinate Reference Systems
• Tiled Gridded Coverage Data

There are two ways to run the ETS:

• If you have a GeoPackage that you want to test, go to the OGC Validation Website. From there, you can sign in (creating an account first if needed) and create a new session. Then you can select GeoPackage 1.2 from the standard list, provide your GeoPackage (by URL or as a file upload), and run the test. The tool will provide a report indicating tests that passed, failed, or were skipped.
• If you want to run the test suite locally or contribute to its development, see the GitHub Repository. There are instructions for compiling and running the tool locally.

I recommend the ETS for anyone who plans to use GeoPackage in an operational setting, particularly when interoperability with other GeoPackage implementations is desired. Produce a GeoPackage that is representative of your operational use, run it through the ETS, and make verify that it is compliant. That's all there is to it!