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Mastering OpenLayers 3. Create powerful applications with the most robust open source web mapping library using this advanced guide

Mastering OpenLayers 3. Create powerful applications with the most robust open source web mapping library using this advanced guide

Gábor Farkas

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OpenLayers 3 allows you to create stunning web mapping and WebGIS applications. It uses modern, cutting edge browser technologies. It is written with Closure Library, enabling you to build browser-independent applications without painful debugging ceremonies, which even have some limited fallback options for older browsers.

With this guide, you will be introduced to the world of advanced web mapping and WebGIS.
First, you will be introduced to the advanced features and functionalities available in OpenLayers 3. Next, you will be taken through the key points of creating custom applications with OpenLayers 3. You will then learn how to create the web mapping application of yours (or your company's) dream with this open source, expense-free, yet very powerful library. We’ll also show you how to make amazing looking thematic maps and create great effects with canvas manipulation.
By the end of this book, you will have a strong command of web mapping and will be well on your way to creating amazing applications using OpenLayers 3.
  • 1. Creating Simple Maps with OpenLayers 3
  • 2. Applying Custom Styles
  • 3. Working with Layers
  • 4. Using Vector Data
  • 5. Creating Responsive Applications with Interactions and Controls
  • 6. Controlling the Map: View and Projection
  • 7. Mastering the Renderers
  • 8. OpenLayers 3 for Mobile
  • 9. Tools of the Trade: Integrating Third Party Applications
  • 10. Compiling Custom Builds with Closure
  • Title: Mastering OpenLayers 3. Create powerful applications with the most robust open source web mapping library using this advanced guide
  • Author: Gábor Farkas
  • Original title: Mastering OpenLayers 3. Create powerful applications with the most robust open source web mapping library using this advanced guide
  • ISBN: 9781785286575, 9781785286575
  • Date of issue: 2016-01-29
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_3ba8
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing