Thanks. Sounds like a great addition to the web mapping universe. Attracting more traditional web developers is a noble endeavor! --- Raj
On Jul 29, at 12:47 PM, Steven Ottens wrote: > 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 _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
