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Leaflet.js is a modern, open-source JavaScript library designed for building interactive maps that run seamlessly in web browsers. Created by Vladimir Agafonkin in 2011, Leaflet.js quickly gained popularity thanks to its focus on simplicity, performance, and user-friendly API. Its lightweight core keeps page load times fast, while still offering a powerful set of features for displaying dynamic maps. With Leaflet.js, you can easily add maps to your website, place markers, display popups, and layer different map tiles, all without the need for heavy dependencies or complex setup. This makes it an excellent choice for developers who want to create engaging, interactive mapping experiences without sacrificing speed or usability.

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  • Map: a digital representation of geographic data, shown as an interactive area within a web page;
  • Marker: a visual icon or symbol placed on a map to indicate a specific geographic location;
  • Tile layer: a set of images (tiles) arranged in a grid to display map details at various zoom levels;
  • Popup: a small information window that appears on the map, often when a marker is clicked.
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Leaflet.js is a modern, open-source JavaScript library designed for building interactive maps that run seamlessly in web browsers. Created by Vladimir Agafonkin in 2011, Leaflet.js quickly gained popularity thanks to its focus on simplicity, performance, and user-friendly API. Its lightweight core keeps page load times fast, while still offering a powerful set of features for displaying dynamic maps. With Leaflet.js, you can easily add maps to your website, place markers, display popups, and layer different map tiles, all without the need for heavy dependencies or complex setup. This makes it an excellent choice for developers who want to create engaging, interactive mapping experiences without sacrificing speed or usability.

Note
Definition
  • Map: a digital representation of geographic data, shown as an interactive area within a web page;
  • Marker: a visual icon or symbol placed on a map to indicate a specific geographic location;
  • Tile layer: a set of images (tiles) arranged in a grid to display map details at various zoom levels;
  • Popup: a small information window that appears on the map, often when a marker is clicked.
question mark

Which of the following is a key feature of Leaflet.js that makes it popular for web mapping?

Select the correct answer

Tutto è chiaro?

Come possiamo migliorarlo?

Grazie per i tuoi commenti!

Sezione 1. Capitolo 1
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