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Real-time BART Commute Mapping with GTFS-RT Data

March

04

If you're a train or bus commuter, knowing the real-time location and time to arrival of the next ride are crucial data points. The Bay Area Rapid Transit system (BART) provides open train information in the real-time GTFS-RT format. In this article we'll examine the data BART provides, then we'll use public BART APIs and the TomTom Maps SDK to create a real-time commute map.

Maps Traffic web

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Points of Interest with Reviews, Ratings and Photos

May

27

TomTom recently partnered with Foursquare to grow the coverage, quality, and reliability of our POIs. This tutorial will go over the APIs to use that will best allow you to create powerful search offerings in your applications, including POI Details and how to get photos and extended information from POIs.

POI Search API Foursquare

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Taking Raster Map Snapshots with Python

May

12

In this tutorial, we’ll make it easy for you to write a brief code project which allows you to specify the size, zoom, and city focus of a map image you wish to generate. Using a simple API call, you can generate a static map image of the location of your choosing straight from the command line, and save the image file for future use.

Maps Code Python

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Getting Started with the TomTom Maps SDK for iOS: Project Setup

May

04

The TomTom Maps SDK for iOS makes it easy to take advantage of TomTom location APIs when you're building iOS apps for iPhones and iPads. The SDK handles the nitty gritty details of talking to the TomTom APIs so you can focus on building your app. To make sure you get started off right, this article guides you through getting your iOS project set up and running with the TomTom Maps SDK using Swift, and includes an example of adding a map view to your project.

Maps iOS Code

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Add TomTom Maps to a Website in 30 Seconds

April

27

Adding a map to a website has never been easier. With TomTom’s Maps SDK for Web, you can quickly add a map element to your project with access to all of the TomTom location, routing, and traffic APIs. All that’s required is a basic HTML document, the Maps SDK, and a few simple lines of JavaScript code. In this article, we’ll show you how to get a map running in a few easy steps.

Maps Code web

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Android Project Setup for the TomTom Maps SDK

May

01

The TomTom Maps SDK for Android is a great way to add TomTom API services to your Android app. In this article, we'll walk you through the project setup process, and we'll create a basic app that displays a map with the user’s current position marked. This example Android application provides a jumping off point for many potential location-aware apps using TomTom location services.

Maps android Code

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How to Use the TomTom Routing API for Estimated Time of Arrival

March

24

The Routing API is a powerful tool which can be used to get accurate directions for diverse types of vehicles-- with routes like the fastest, shortest, and most exciting. But one overlooked feature from the API is the option to fetch a summary of the requested routes. The Matrix Routing API lets us fetch different summaries with a single call, where we can get ETAs from different destinations.

Routing API

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Thrills and Hills Tutorial: Understanding Route Parameters in the Routing API

January

21

The Routing API contains a few unique parameters which allow developers to create unique journeys for their users, so that drivers have the freedom to explore new terrains and scenic routes by car while navigating safely to their destination. In this article, I’ll explain how to implement these features, what they do, and how they affect the driver’s experience.

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Where to Open a Chinese Restaurant in Amsterdam using TomTom Maps APIs

January

14

If you're looking to open a restaurant you'll need to take into consideration location and where competitors are. By using surrounding data and demographic data you can create map that helps you visualize the best location to open up your restaurant.

Data Science Maps Search

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Autocomplete and Suggestions with the Search API

December

06

TomTom's Search API with autocomplete enables you to provide more meaningful results to your application's users. Take a look on how you can improve your search results within your app.

Search API Maps API Code