[MapQuery] Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] MapQuery 0.1.0 released

[Raj Singh]

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? 

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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
> 
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