Since its inception, the primary display methodology for OSM data has been raster tiles. There are several problems with this approach, including size and inflexibility at runtime. This session will explore a pure vector pipeline for handling and displaying OSM data on mobile and desktop platforms in a performant way. Advantages include smaller file sizes, the possibility of on-device data, instant restyling and dynamic label placement.
State of the Map US - San Francisco 2013
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