Web mapping with Leaflet

Note that this will be on a Tuesday rather than our usual Wednesday!

This month we'll revisit basic web mapping with Leaflet (http://leafletjs.com/), a popular and powerful open-source JavaScript library. We will go over the basics of what Leaflet is and what it's useful for, how to create a simple interactive map, and a taste of more advanced ways of loading your own data and making thematic maps. Bring a laptop, as this is very hands-on! If you've worked with Leaflet before, come share your expertise and maps you've made!

Helpful things to have ahead of time are a text editor (such as Sublime (https://www.sublimetext.com/)) and local server capabilities such as with Python's SimpleHTTPServer (http://www.pythonforbeginners.com/modules-in-python/how-to-use-simplehttpserver/), XAMPP (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html), MAMP (http://www.mamp.info/en/) (for Mac), or WampServer (http://www.wampserver.com/en/) (for Windows).

A big thank you to our sponsor, CARTO, for providing pizza!

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Maptime is, rather literally, time for mapmaking. Our mission is to open the doors of cartographic possibility to anyone interested by creating a time and space for collaborative learning, exploration, and map creation using mapping tools and technologies.

This open learning environment for all levels and degrees of knowledge offers intentional support for the beginner. Maptime is simultaneously flexible and structured, creating space for workshops, ongoing projects with a shared goal, and independent/collaborative work time.

Inspiration for Maptime comes from both hack nights and knitting circles. Both are models of spaces for people to create and learn together. Our goal is to provide this space with an open heart and without pretension. You can bring your own projects to work on, or just hang out and socialize or ask questions. Some people are experts, and some people are just getting started, but all of us are learning, so why not do it together?

Maptime is hands-on, so don't forget to bring your laptop!