5 Cool Ways to Use Maps APIs

APIs are designed to help developers build applications easier and faster, and SDKs help speed up the process by turning some of the most complex APIs into even easier-to-use functions. We’ll take a look at some of the most interesting ideas we see the TomTom Maps SDK for Web being used for and how to implement them.
Apr 12, 2023 · 9 min read
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Getting Started with the TomTom Geofencing Service

Geofencing involves defining an area with a virtual "fence" boundary, then tracking device locations to determine whether they’re inside or outside a geofenced area. TomTom provides a Geofencing service that provides APIs for creating and managing geofencing projects, objects to be tracked, and defining the geofences themselves. In this article we'll take a look at the TomTom Geofencing service from a developer's point of view, covering the elements of the service and APIs.
Jun 18, 2020·10 mins read
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Using the TomTom Maps SDK with Angular and TypeScript

The TomTom Maps SDK makes adding maps to web apps easy. Angular, the popular web application framework, takes much of the pain out of creating data driven websites. And it's simple to use the Maps SDK for Web with Angular to create data-driven apps.
Jun 18, 2020·9 mins read
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Adding EV Routing to a TomTom Web Map: Building the Web Application

Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly popular, but have specific routing challenges based on range and charging station availability. In a previous article, we discussed what you need to know about TomTom Search and Routing APIs and the new Long Distance EV Routing service to supply routing and charging information to EV owners. Now we’re going to use those APIs and the TomTom Maps SDK for Web to build the app.
Jun 02, 2020·8 mins read
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Using TomTom as a Basemap for CARTO Visualization

CARTO is a popular location intelligence platform which allows users to create map visualizations with an easy setup which doesn’t require background programming or cartographic knowledge. It harnesses data science functionality to let users select from popular data tables, or import their own. If you regularly create projects for web and/or mobile platforms with TomTom, you can use TomTom maps as a basemap within the CARTO platform itself to keep your projects and visualizations consistent.
May 28, 2020·7 mins read
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Adding EV Routing to a TomTom Web Map: Understanding the APIs

By 2040, more than half of all vehicles sold are expected to be electric. But today, Electric vehicle (EV) owners often struggle to plan trips that ensure timely and convenient access to charging facilities. In this article, the first part of a series, we'll explore how developers can use the EV Routing Service to easily create engaging and helpful applications that help EV owners plan travel routes that include charging stops.
May 28, 2020·9 mins read
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Taking Raster Map Snapshots with Python

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.
May 06, 2020·6 mins read
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Getting Started with the TomTom Maps SDK for iOS: Project Setup

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.
Apr 27, 2020·8 mins read
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New Live Webinars and Coding Sessions on Twitch

Our TomTom Developer Advocates will be leading live webinars on how to get started using the TomTom APIs. Expect discussions about maps, directions, fleet management and more. This is a unique way to get inspired to build new projects and an opportunity to learn how to simplify advanced mapping topics. We’ll also delve into topics related to ond demand, routing for EVs, geofencing and privacy, and easy setup with mapping for web development.
Apr 21, 2020·3 mins read
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