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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Use searchMarkersManager to Add Custom Markers to a Map
The TomTom Maps SDK for Web provides great default search results on a map display. But if you want to have more manual control over which markers are displayed and what they look like, use the searchMarkersManager JavaScript snippet provided with the Maps SDK for Web samples. In this article we'll explain what customizations you can make to marker displays and walk through an example using searchMarkersManager, a helpful class that exists in the TomTom Maps SDK Examples code download package.
Jul 22, 2020·9 mins read
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New TomTom Developers YouTube Channel
Our YouTube channel will showcase our webinars, tutorials, how-to’s, and live coding recordings from Twitch on how to get started using the TomTom Maps APIs. Topics will include introductions to our Maps APIs and hints and tips on making the most of them, new feature highlights, and tutorials on map displays, routing, and more.
Jul 21, 2020·2 mins read
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Migrating from Mapbox GL JS to TomTom Maps SDK for Web
If you're building a website that needs mapping and location capabilities, the TomTom Maps SDK for Web provides powerful, easy-to-implement traffic, routing, and search capabilities. Even if you've started an app on a different platform, it's easy to migrate to the TomTom Maps SDK. We'll show you how to migrate an existing MapBox GL JS app to use TomTom APIs in just a few minutes.
Jul 16, 2020·12 mins read
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Location History API Service Basics
TomTom Location History API services offer the ability to build applications based on object location histories. The Location History service can potentially be used for managing vehicle fleets, handling optimal taxi pickup locations, and for delivering on-demand services. This article introduces you to some of the concepts behind location history services and provides an overview of the services and endpoints provided by the Location History APIs.
Jul 08, 2020·7 mins read
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Top 5 Uses of Mapping in Academic Research
Capturing and displaying complex geographical and statistical information on maps is crucial to many researchers. Once upon a time, you'd have to manually capture location information, and needed specialized software to crunch data and create digital maps. Today, TomTom location APIs and SDKs and a little programming knowledge make sophisticated mapping applications available to anyone. In this article we'll examine five ways mapping can be used to further academic research, highlighting examples in each case that can be made easier with TomTom mapping products.
Jul 02, 2020·7 mins read
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10 Projects and Skills That Will Make You a Better Developer
Give your resume an upgrade – no, we’re not talking about design or the experience, we’re tackling that skills section. One of the best ways to impress an employer? Show that you are continuously learning new skills or tackling personal projects that help you professionally. Here are 10 project ideas and new skills to learn within the next 30-60 days that will up your programming game and impress your next company.
Jun 23, 2020·8 mins 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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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.
May 09, 2022·9 mins read
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5 Ways to Create a Unique Map Experience with TomTom Maps APIs
The way your map looks and feels doesn’t just affect the visual appeal, but also the user experience. Here are five ways to customize your map using TomTom Maps APIs to stand out from the crowd, and keep your customers and clients happy – or just have some fun and level up your next project!
May 13, 2021·5 mins read
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9 Easy Ways to Use Maps in your Apps
You've added a map to your app. Now what? We'll show you some simple, powerful capabilities of the Maps SDK with examples for mobile and web developers.
Feb 18, 2021·8 mins read
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Adding Advanced TomTom API Features to a Modern React App
These days, digital maps are critical for navigating cities and continents. Digital maps provide access to directions in real-time to guide travelers. This article shows you how to create a digital map by integrating the advanced mapping features of TomTom’s Search API and Routing API into a modern React web app.
Aug 25, 2021·10 mins read
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