Tuesday, 18. April 2006, 14:48:48
google maps, yahoo!, Mapquest, A9 map rankings
That's what TechCrunch has done in a recent look at the services provided by the likes of Google maps, Yahoo!, Mapquest, Ask, and Windows Live Local. They looked at the 5 "top" mapping service providers and ranked them along with a site comparisson table... this is what they found:
Overall, Yahoo Maps was by far the best application tested. Its fast Flash interface, multipoint directions, live traffic information, and easy send-to-mobile feature make it the hands down winner. It also features the most robust API options.
See the results here
Monday, 17. April 2006, 03:31:02
google maps, api, developer, tutorial
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Those of you looking for a fast, simple introduction to working with the Google maps API will welcome this online tutorial. In this first article of a three part series on the Google Maps API, readers will discover the fundamental programming constructs for developing web mapping applications using the web mapping application development tools made available from Google. Note... this tutorial looks at using version 2 of the Google Maps API. Once we walk you through this tutorial you will feel comfortable with Google maps, you'll know how to get your own maps key, and be up and running with your own Google map with basic controls. This tutorial is Part 1 of 3 to be published over the coming weeks.
See the Tutorial Here
Sunday, 16. April 2006, 14:24:34
google maps, Javascript, and AJAX Application Developers jobs
I've recently been in touch with Christopher Lozinski, a "headhunter" who specializes in placing programmers in hard to find jobs. Chris has a number of a "specialty" boards where he publicizes job opportunities and calls for contract labor but he also manages a database of programmers that he can quickly refer to companies who have a demand for a hire. Recently Chris has added a board meeting the demand for AJAX and more specifically, Google Map application developers and programmers. The Google Maps, Javascript and AJAX Jobs site can be found at
http://javascript.freerecruiting.com/ where you can use the handy form to provide Chris with your resume... cool!
(Please be sure to tell him that Glenn from GISuser referred you)
Monday, 16. January 2006, 18:57:17
3D, gps, google earth, 3dtracking
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Here's the skinny... using your mobile phone or PDA, along with your GPS receiver, you can record and view your movements in detail on Google Earth or Google Maps. You can even use the free service for live tracking using Google Earth or Google Maps. What's needed? Download of the required 3dtracking application, as well as use of the website, is completely free (and there are no future plans to charge for this either. Ever according to (Roydon Michael, Managing Director - 3dtracking Ltd). From Roydon... "The web server also retains all the data you’ve ever recorded and submitted, so you can always go back and view your older recorded data at any time". For more info see the FAQ or instructions on the website at
http://www.3dtracking.net. (Source: lbszone.com)
