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Tile5 Vision |
When the idea of building Tile5 was first conceived, the following were key design goals for the project:
Build and showcase a HTML5, cross-device, javascript library that offers similar form and function to a native mapping interface. Prioritize performance and feel over feature-set.
Be built in a way such that any map provider with a mercator-projection image tile generation could be supported. License the technology for maximum flexibility.
Web browsers are changing for the better. Embrace the change and support only browsers and devices also embracing change. This will result in a lighter weight, better performing library.
Solve problems other just mapping related problems. Build the library to support building alternative application interfaces.