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OpenLayers vs Raphaël

A side-by-side look at OpenLayers and Raphaël. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenLayers

OpenLayers

Development

OpenLayers is an open source JavaScript library for displaying map data in web browsers. It provides an API for building rich web-based geographic applications similar to Google Maps.

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Raphaël

Raphaël

Development

Raphaël is a small JavaScript library that provides cross-browser vector graphics scripting. It allows developers to easily create vector graphics and animations without needing to directly use SVG or VML code. It supports older browsers like Internet Explorer 6.

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