Alan Palazzolo – författare

Custom geographical maps are a popular way to represent data on the web. More and more users are comfortable using a web mapping interface thanks mostly to the work of Google Maps. But users also expect sophisticated site design, and not just an embedded map from some other source dropped onto the middle of the page. This concise book shows you how to use out-of-the-box modules such as Drupal's Openlayers to create custom maps, as well as outside services like MapBox and Cloudmade that give you more control over which tile sets you use.

Build beautiful interactive maps on your Drupal website, and tell engaging visual stories with your data. This concise guide shows you how to create custom geographical maps from top to bottom, using Drupal 7 tools and out-of-the-box modules. You’ll learn how mapping works in Drupal, with examples on how to use intuitive interfaces to map local events, businesses, groups, and other custom data.

Although building maps with Drupal can be tricky, this book helps you navigate the system’s complexities for creating sophisticated maps that match your site design. Get the knowledge and tools you need to build useful maps with Drupal today.

Get up to speed on map projections, the ethics of making maps, and the challenges of building them onlineLearn how spatial data is stored, input by users, manipulated, and queriedUse the OpenLayers or GMap modules to display maps with lists, tables, and data feedsCreate rich, custom interactions by applying geolocationCustomize your map’s look and feel with personalized markers, map tiles, and map popupsBuild modules that add imaginative and engaging interactions