In this article, I’ll introduce you to the toolset and process to create vector tiles and show you how you can host the map data statically and chea

You Don’t Need To Integrate Google Maps or Mapbox in Your Apps

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In this article, I’ll introduce you to the toolset and process to create vector tiles and show you how you can host the map data statically and cheaply without the need for a server. In the end, you’ll be able to use the map tiles in web-based products and mobile apps.

Maps are cheap and most of the time — free. Not quite. There are situations in which you can use Google Maps or Mapbox complete for free or at least at a reasonable price.

Furthermore, especially if your product or site is targeted at EU customers, GDPR is always an obstacle you have to overcome. Hosting the tiles yourself makes all of the above less of an issue.

Maps have become an essential part of our daily lives. Chances are high that you’ve either encountered maps, which are being powered by Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Mapbox.

TL;DR If you don’t care about how I got to my final result, you can skip ahead and go directly to “The Way To Go”: a step-by-step guide on how to convert, serve, and display your own map.

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