Licensed Data Map APIs and Web Services

Web Services

 

Web Services provide an easy way to accomplish specific tasks from virtually any programming environment. Many of our Web Services are featured within our client-side APIs (i.e. JavaScript), however, you can use them directly as well.

 

JavaScript Maps API

 

This is the workhorse of many a web application, as it is fast, easy to use and transitions well to the mobile web. With built-in map controls, interactive pushpins, geocoding, routing and more, you can get up and running in no time. MapQuest's own mobile web site relies on this same JavaScript Maps API.

 

Flash Maps API

 

MapQuest offers both a desktop/web and mobile version of the Flash Maps API (for use with Adobe Flash Builder using Flex). Adobe Flash Builder 4.6 can deploy native applications to Apple iOS, Google Android, Barnes & Noble Nook, Blackberry Tablet, and Kindle Fire devices from one codebase. The mobile version of the API is streamlined for performance, as well as providing support for touch gestures.

 

Android Maps API

 

MapQuest has extensive experience building native mobile applications, and now you get to use the same API we do! Check out the Android Maps API and get started building your app.

 

iOS Maps API 

 

The highly anticipated iOS Maps API with multi-touch gesture support makes its debut and can easily be implemented for development of native applications on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. As it is still in Beta, don't forget to provide feedback and help us improve the API!

 

Mobile Solutions

 

Developing interactive maps that work across a variety of mobile devices can be a headache. We have seen the issues up close through our development of both mobile web and native applications for our consumer products. Now you can skip the headaches and go straight to the solutions.

 

Sample Code

 

If you develop like us, the first thing you look for is sample code. We have featured sample code embedded inline in our developer guides so that you can run samples while you read the docs. Here are some popular developer pages with interesting samples embedded.