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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22 Developer Resources from July 2022

Catch up on tutorials and resources from July 2022
Aug 08, 2022·4 mins read
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Creating and Using TomTom Geofences with Angular

Geofencing is a technique used to create virtual boundaries around a geographical area. It is typically used in conjunction with the location of a tracked object to let you know whether the object is entering or exiting the area. In this tutorial, you'll create Geofences using TomTom's web SDKs.
Aug 01, 2022·9 mins read
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Raster Versus Vector: Which Map Style Is Right for You?

TomTom’s Map Display API also provides detailed maps with superior flexibility from two different imaging styles: raster and vector. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about raster and vector maps to help determine which approach is right for your app.
Jul 24, 2022·6 mins read
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The vehicleHeading Routing Parameter Explained

In this article, we’ll explore the vehicleHeading parameter at a high level. We’ll discuss what this parameter does and how it impacts our routes using the TomTom Routing API using a quick React app to demonstrate.
Jul 19, 2022·6 mins read
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Create a Custom TomTom Map to Match Your Brand

Most mapping APIs include generic features that might not align with your brand identity. Fortunately, TomTom’s Map Styler tool alleviates that challenge. It allows customizing colors, visibility of items, and more. In this article, we’ll explore how the Map Styler works.
Jul 13, 2022·8 mins read
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Add Live Traffic Data to Your Site in 5 Minutes

There are several benefits to displaying real-time traffic on your TomTom map, like knowing about accidents and construction, anticipating ETAs, and more. In this article, we’ll see how to add live traffic data to your TomTom map in five minutes.
Jul 12, 2022·10 mins read
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18 Developer Resources from June 2022

Catch up on tutorials and resources from June 2022.
Jul 08, 2022·4 mins read
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Using TomTom Maps with React Routing

With the help of React routing and the TomTom Maps API, we’ll display a different country in a React app by appending the country’s name to the URL in the address bar and searching for it.
Jun 28, 2022·6 mins read
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