{"id":1786413,"date":"2018-10-11T19:44:07","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T23:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maproomblog.com\/?p=1786413"},"modified":"2018-10-11T19:44:07","modified_gmt":"2018-10-11T23:44:07","slug":"here-xyz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maproomblog.com\/2018\/10\/here-xyz\/","title":{"rendered":"Here XYZ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here Maps is still around, and they’ve announced<\/a> the public beta of Here XYZ<\/a>, a set of tools for developers to create online and interactive maps. There are several levels of said tools: Here XYZ Studio<\/a> is a web-based application designed for non-developers; there are more advanced tools and APIs available, up to and including a command-line interface. Documentation is here<\/a>. [Maps Mania<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Previously: Google Maps Changes API Pricing, Competitors Respond<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here Maps is still around, and they’ve announced the public beta of Here XYZ, a set of tools for developers to create online and interactive maps. 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