This Python SDK is a command line interface to Mapbox Web Services. This includes; directions, geocoding, staticmap and more. Mapbox is an open source mapping platform for developers.
What's this, Microsoft pushing an open source programming language? Indeed, there is an integration kit that gives developers a boost creating a database-powered Bing Maps application.
Google has announced its intent to deprecate the Google Earth API. In its six years, the Google Earth API has driven many rich 3D mapping applications.
In 2011, the Guardian launched its local messaging bulletin: n0tice. Although the platform encouraged open journalism, the Guardian has expanded the effort with the launch the n0tice API last week. The very premise of n0tice offers value from a locality perspective. With the open API, the value of the local bulletin can be integrated with any developer's application.
