Map Tile Server with Node.js

Overview

The Map Tile Server is a Node.js-based project designed to provide a scalable and efficient solution for serving map tiles. This server is capable of generating and delivering map tiles on-the-fly, supporting a variety of map styles and configurations.

Features

• Dynamic Tile Generation: Generate map tiles dynamically based on user requests, allowing for real-time updates and customization.

• Flexible Configuration: Easily configure map styles, layers, and data sources to suit your specific mapping needs.

• Simplicity: Coded very simple.

Prerequisites

Before running the Map Tile Server, make sure you have the following dependencies installed:

• Node.js (version 18.)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Ali-Kazzazi/NodeJs_Map_Tile_Server.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd map-tile-server

3. Install dependencies:

npm install

4. Start the server:

npm start

5. Access the Map Tile Server at http://localhost:4000.

Viewing the Map

After starting the server, open the index.html file in your browser to view the map:

index.html

Using Mapperitive to Download Tiles

To download map tiles for your Map Tile Server, follow these steps:

1. Download and install Mapperitive.

2. Launch Mapperitive and configure your desired map style and parameters.

3. Export the map tiles to the tiles directory in the Map Tile Server project.

4. The Map Tile Server will dynamically serve the tiles from the Tiles directory.

Using Docker

Build Docker Image

Build the Docker image from the project directory:

docker build . -t tile_server

Run Docker Container

Run the Docker container:

docker run -p 4000:4000 -d tile_server

Access the Map Tile Server at http://localhost:4000.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Feel free to customize the instructions based on your specific usage of the Mapperitive app and any additional details you'd like to provide.