The State of Mapping APIs, 5 Years On

macslocum writes "Map APIs took off in 2005, and during the ensuing years the whole notion of maps has changed. Where once they were slick add-ons, map functionality is now a necessary — and expected — tool. In this piece, Adam DuVander looks at the current state of mapping and he explains how mobile devices, third-party services and ease of use are shaping the map development world."

Re:Late night pseudo-intellectual wankery

[cappp]

Ah my anonymous friend in some ways condoms are more interesting than sex, at least when considered from a purely academic point of view. Think about all the controversy linked to contraceptives, the evolution of condom technology over the years, the constant shift in identity from disease-control to pregnancy control to disease control, the way in which we sell them, the way in which they're marketed, the politics of advertising, the problem of accurate representation, notions of propriety and sexual manner - there's a wealth of really fascinating topics buried in that there joke matey.

Re:Google the first? Not really...

[MrNonchalant]

I work at ESRI and find it hilarious that we're not mentioned in that article

The rest of us also find this hilarious, but for different reasons.