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MapQuest JavaScript Libraries: Now in Beta

Lori Colston | Jun 07, 2017

We're proud to announce the beta launch of MapQuest.js and MapQuest-GL.js. Get started today using your existing MapQuest API key and let us know what you think.

Now, let's break it down.

MapQuest.js

MapQuest.js is a JavaScript SDK that allows you to quickly integrate your JavaScript application with our web services without writing extensive code. MapQuest.js is built on Leaflet and supports open source, allowing more customization than ever before.

Create mobile-friendly interactive maps with MapQuest.js.

Add the control from MapQuest.com with a few lines of code, and allow users to pan, zoom, change map styles, and overlay traffic and incidents.

Add traffic and incidents powered by MapQuest Traffic API.

As the summer rolls on, you'll be able to interface with additional MapQuest Web Services including our Geocoding API, Search Ahead API and Directions API.

MapQuest-GL.js

Step into the future with MapQuest-GL.js. Interact with our lightweight vector maps in a three- dimensional space, and customize the pitch, bearing and center to your liking. All you need is a modern browser to get started.

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and test out our latest beta offerings — MapQuest.js and MapQuest-GL.js. Feel free to provide feedback for MapQuest.js and MapQuest-GL.js in our forums.

Building innovative products in 24-hours at TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon NYC

Bri Gust | May 19, 2017

Recently, Verizon Companies MapQuest, Sensity and it's ThingSpace team joined together to co-sponsor TechCrunch Disrupt's Hackathon in New York City on May 13-14, 2017. Nearly 700 hackers descended upon Pier 36 to create new products utilizing sponsor APIs and SDKs for the chance to win big. Teams w...

Release of Icon Service V2!

David DiMaria | May 18, 2017

We're happy to announce the release of a new version of our icon service! This new version (V2) introduces crisp, flat and fast loading icons that look great on our Leaflet and static maps. Full documentation can be found at: http://developer.mapquest.com/documentation/icons-api/v2/ When I first sta...

What to do when you're looking for support

Support dork | May 16, 2017

Hi, my name is Brian Coakley and I'm the leader of the developer tools support team. I've been here for over 10 years, meaning I've worked with several people to overcome their challenges. So, what do our customers frequently ask about? Can you help me figure this one out? Well, we sure can. We ofte...

Traffic API Updates: Traffic Flow Overlays, Incident Updates and More

Rajat Agrawal | May 08, 2017

We're happy to announce additional improvements to our Traffic API, which will require no additional backend work for you! Updating four elements, we're making your lives easier and providing a better user experience for you and your users. It's a win-win scenario! Keep scrolling to read about our n...

Create customized and crisp maps with the new Static Map API

Thomas Horacek | May 03, 2017

We recently launched an updated version of our Static Map API, including enhancements like you've never seen before. If you aren't familiar, our Static Map API allows you to create a map image that can be placed in your applications, websites, email campaigns, or print media. Enhancements to Static...

Sponsoring HackCU III: The Largest Hackathon in the Rocky Mountain Region

Bri Gust | Apr 27, 2017

MapQuest loves hackathons. Whether we're sponsoring, mentoring or helping students utilize our APIs and SDKs, we love to be involved. We particularly love getting involved at a local level, helping mentor the up-and-coming tech generation, who may be sitting at a desk next to us one day! On April 22...

New Video: Verizon Telematics Partners with MapQuest for Business

Lori Colston | Apr 20, 2017

Do you ever wonder how MapQuest for Busine powers other companies and their cutting edge solutions? Verizon Telematics' busine units including OEM, Hum and fleet leverage several of our APIs and SDKs. Watch the video below to learn how we beat out other suppliers to become Verizon Telematics' pref...

Parking woes. What are we doing about them?

Rajat Agrawal | Mar 28, 2017

Remember that time when you... Mi ed the opening act at that concert because you couldn't find parking nearby in time? Couldn't enter the mall parking garage because you didn't know the entrance didn't have enough clearance for your roof mounted bike? Had to walk down 50 stairs with your baby in...

Big data is a lot like my junk drawer

Josh Wiegand | Mar 23, 2017

This morning, I took a look through the junk drawer in my kitchen, and it wasn't pretty. I found quite a few useful things, including my car keys, a $5 bill and a Starbucks gift card. But I also found things that were of no use to me whatsoever: keys to a car I haven't owned in 5 years, 100 loose to...

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