Hi Raj, MapQuery formally extends OpenLayers, it is similar in concept as GeoExt, but uses jQuery instead of Ext. The idea is to create a jQuery-style webmapping library which wraps around OpenLayers and extends it with functionality like layer managers, datagrids (NYI), legends etc. We try to make it easy to create a webmap-application with OpenLayers, without having to know all that OpenLayers has to offer. We aim at jQuery developers more than on people who are already well-versed in OpenLayers. As such we will provide a few simple functions which (we think) will be enough for 90% of the use-cases. The other 10% is not actively pursued, though one could directly access OpenLayers and do some of the advanced stuff we're not providing.
Steven On Jul 29, 2011, at 6:04 PM, Raj Singh wrote: > What does MapQuery do beyond what OpenLayers does? Does MapQuery formally > extend OpenLayers? In other words, does MapQuery include OpenLayers, but > provide an interface familiar to jQuery developers, or was OpenLayers simply > informal inspiration? > > --- > Raj > > > > On Jul 28, at 3:56 PM, Steven Ottens wrote: > >> MapQuery 0.1 released >> >> The MapQuery Community is happy to announce the first release of >> MapQuery: v0.1. >> >> MapQuery, formerly known as GeoJQuery, has been an idea for several >> years and now, with this first release, it is an actual product you can >> use. We would like to thank Geodan for hosting the codesprint that >> kickstarted this release. We would also like to thank the communities of >> OpenLayers, jQuery and GeoExt for inspiration, answers, software and >> general awesomeness. >> >> Release details >> >> Download the zip file here, unzip it get the dependencies with the >> /lib/getdeps.sh script and check out the demos. >> To get involved you can: >> >> * fork MapQuery from GitHub >> * join the mailinglist >> * file issues >> * hang out on IRC >> * join the foss4g codesprint >> >> About MapQuery >> >> MapQuery is a pure javascript based library which builds upon >> OpenLayers, jQuery and jQuery UI to provide an easy to use webmapping >> library. It is meant for jQuery application developers who want to build >> Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) with maps. Currently it provides a few >> basic widgets to create functionality around a map and an easy API to >> write your own widgets. >> >> The first release includes: >> -the main map widget >> -FeatureInfo widget >> -LayerManager widget >> -MousePosition widget >> -OverviewMap widget >> -Popup widget >> -ZoomButtons widget >> -ZoomSlider widget >> >> For more information see the website: http://mapquery.org >> >> Have fun! >> >> The MapQuery team >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Discuss mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
