What is Leaflet?
Leaflet is a versatile, open-source JavaScript library that enables the creation of mobile-friendly interactive maps. Developed by Vladimir Agafonkin and a team of contributors, Leaflet is designed with a focus on simplicity, performance, and usability. Weighing just 28 KB of JavaScript code, it provides a comprehensive set of features to meet the needs of most developers working on online maps Leaflet works efficiently across all major desktop and mobile platforms, taking advantage of HTML5 and CSS3 on modern browsers while maintaining accessibility on older ones. Its well-documented API and clean, readable source code make it a joy to use and contribute to, allowing for easy extension through a wide range of plugins
Highlights
- Mobile-friendly interactive maps
- Lightweight (28 KB) yet feature-rich
- Cross-platform compatibility with support for older browsers
- Extensible through a wide range of plugins
- Clear and well-documented API
- Simple and readable source code
Features
Based on OpenStreetMap
Apps with Offline Map