Modest Maps vs PostGIS
A side-by-side look at Modest Maps and PostGIS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Modest Maps
Development
Modest Maps is an open source JavaScript mapping library for embedding interactive maps in web pages. It provides a simple API for panning, zooming, overlays and markers.
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PostGIS
Development
PostGIS is an open source spatial database extender for PostgreSQL. It adds support for geographic objects, allowing location queries to be run in SQL. PostGIS enables PostgreSQL to store, query, and manipulate spatial data efficiently.
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