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I want to build a WebApp which is basically a map with points of interest, filters, and a list of those points. Something really similar to AirBnB, or any other map based app.

Map based application

Of course, I could just take Google Maps API and build what's around. But I guess a lot of people already did that, and may be I could use their work to make mine faster. Here's what I need :

  • Adding multiples POI
  • A list of POI that are showed on the map
  • A way to filter POI
  • Most have a behavior to handle a lot of POI
  • Have to work on desktop, mobile and tablet

I already know one template that can do nearly all of this, it is call Bootleaf. But before programming, I would like to know if you know other tools that might work better.

Disclaimer : this is a copy/paste from this question on Programmers, which the community didn't feel it was the right place. I hope GIS SE better suit it.

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  • If you want to build an app fast use an existing API like Google Maps. There are other APIs, some even have templates but they can cost quite a lot! The amount of effort you intend to put in is inversely proportional to the cost of setup - there's no free lunches here. – Michael Stimson Aug 25 '14 at 00:01
  • Yep, I know how to use Google Maps API, but you still need to create the entire WebApp around it. BootLeaf is a free solution that does implement some of the features I listed. But I wanted to know if there is other solutions. I not looking for free only solution. – NLemay Aug 25 '14 at 00:05
  • The QGIS android API is a good place to start looking, if that doesn't meet your requirements you can try the ArcGis for Android API but they will probably want to integrate you with ArcGis Server. – Michael Stimson Aug 25 '14 at 00:07
  • Thanks. But if it's Android only, it won't work as I want to create a WebApp, not an Android App. – NLemay Aug 25 '14 at 00:10
  • Sorry, that's way outside my area of experience. I have only looked into Android applications to suit existing Android equipment in the field. There are many good APIs for creating a map in a web page but I can't comment on them. – Michael Stimson Aug 25 '14 at 00:13
  • I do not want to sound condescending but, just as a double-check, have you had a chance to review http://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/8113/how-to-start-web-mapping – PolyGeo Aug 25 '14 at 01:43
  • I saw that one, but it's totally different, as he's asking for a tool to make a map with stats by city. I don't need such features, what I need is more what around the map. – NLemay Aug 25 '14 at 02:34

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