Leaflet is a popular open-source JavaScript mapping library that is geared toward developers who want to build lightweight, mobile-friendly Web mapping applications. MapQuest recently released three plugins that enable developers to easily incorporate the most popular MapQuest services -- maps, geocoding, and routing-- into applications built with Leaflet. This session will describe the plugins and demonstrate the functionality included with the MapQuest Maps for Leaflet, MapQuest Geocoding for Leaflet, and MapQuest Routing for Leaflet plugins.

1. MapQuest Plugins for Leaflet

2. Intro to Leaflet
• Open-source JavaScript mapping library for
mobile-friendly, interactive maps
• Designed with a focus of simplicity,
performance, and usability in mind
• Takes advantage of modern Web technologies
such as HTML5 and CSS3, while also
maintaining accessibility on older browsers.
• Core set of features and functionality can be
extended through the use of plugins
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3. Why Leaflet?
• Lots of people use it! … and lots of people
already use our MapQuest-OSM map tiles with it!
• Current MQ Enterprise clients have asked to use
our licensed services with it!
• It’s current, lightweight, and works great on
mobile devices that use current browser
technologies.
• A lack of commercial-grade options for Leaflet.
• Large developer community.
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4. MapQuest Plugins for Leaflet
Licensed Data (in beta)
• MapQuest Maps
• MapQuest Geocoding
• MapQuest Routing
Open Data (coming soon!)
• MapQuest Maps
• MapQuest
Geocoding
• MapQuest Routing
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5. Licensed Data vs. Open Data
Licensed Data
Open Data
• Data is licensed from
• Data is provided by the
data vendors, including
Nokia HERE.
• Data is checked for
quality and accuracy,
both from the vendor
and at MQ.
• Quarterly updates.
OpenStreetMap project
• Crowdsourced and
editable by anyone who
wants to contribute
• Updated every 10-60
minutes, depending on
service.
Key takeaway: tools that are offered in both licensed and open data are the
same; however the data sources are different!
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6. Plugin: MapQuest Maps for Leaflet
• Easy to drop in to a project that is using Leaflet;
incorporate MapQuest map tiles into your project!
• Offers access to:
– Licensed Street Map Tiles
– Licensed Satellite Imagery
– Licensed Hybrid Tiles (satellite with street
overlay
– Open Street Map Tiles*
– Open Aerial Imagery*
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7. Plugin: MapQuest Geocoding for Leaflet
• Plugin is essentially a wrapper built around the
MapQuest Geocoding Web Service.
• Does the heavy lifting; makes request to
Geocoding Web Service, parses results, places
results on the map for you!
• Supports geocoding, reverse geocoding, and
batch geocoding.
• Also supports custom Markers/POIs
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8. Plugin: MapQuest Routing for Leaflet
• Plugin is essentially a wrapper built around the
MapQuest Directions Web Service.
• Does the heavy lifting; makes request to
Directions API Web Service, parses results,
places route ribbons, stops, origin, destination on
the map.
• Supports popular MapQuest routing functionality,
such as: optimized routes, multipoint routes, and
route narratives.
• Customizable route ribbons, markers, etc.
• Also inludes support for “draggable routes.”
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9. Demo – Developer Guide & API Reference
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10. Demo – Traffic Accidents in Denver
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11. To get started with the plugins…
• Create an account at developer.mapquest.com;
also create an application key.
• Find the MapQuest Plugins for Leaflet
Developer’s Guide [for sample code and API
reference]
• Include the plugin libraries in your JS app that is
using Leaflet!
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12. Enterprise Edition
• Once out of beta, the Leaflet plugins will be
included with the MapQuest Enterprise Edition
product suite, so if you need…
– The ability to handle a high volume of usage
– An SLA
– Access to technical support
– An account manager
– Etc.
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13. Questions?
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14. Contact & Other Information
Jonathan Harahush
jonathan.harahush@mapquest.com
Product Manager - Enterprise Solutions
@MapQuestTech
developer.mapquest.com
devblog.mapquest.com
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