Android Week 14 Part 1

What is MapLibre?

An open-source SDK for mobile/web map rendering

Why choose MapLibre over others?

100% open-source, no vendor lock-in, customizable, privacy-friendly, and actively maintained

What platfomrs does MapLibre support?

Android and IOS (GL Native), Web (GL JS), and in-progress Navigation SDK

What’s a key licensing difference between MapLibre and Google Maps?

MapLibre uses Apache 2.0 (open source); Google Maps uses a proprietary license

Which SDK requires Play Services?

Google Maps

Which SDK allows full offline support and custom tile servers?

MapLibre

How are custom styles applied in MapLibre?

Using JSON files that follow the Mapbox Style Specification

What types of tiles does MapLibre support?

Vector and raster tiles

Can MapLibre support dark/light modes?

Yes

How do you handle interactive map elements in MapLibre?

Use markers and symbol layers, and handle click events

What is a SymbolLayer used for?

To render icons/labels from vector tiles

Name 3 types of layers in MapLibre

FillLayer, LineLayer, CicleLayer

What is needed to show real-time user location?

FusedLocationProviderClient + location permissions

How can you animate the map view in MapLibre?

Using flyTo or easeTo transitions

What can be drawn using MapLibre shapes?

Polygons, polylines, circles

Example use of overlays?

Drawing a geo-fence for a delivery area

How does MapLibre support offline maps?

By caching tiles or using MBTiles with TileServer GL

Can MapLibre support live data visualization?

Yes, by dynamically updating markers/layers

How do you detect a tap on a feature in MapLibre?

Using gesture listener and querying rendered features

Does MapLibre support routing?

Not built-in, but you can use OSRM, GraphHopper or Valhalla