Housekeeping!
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github!
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What is OpenStreetMap?
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Anyone (like YOU!) can edit OSM
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So, let's sign up
now!
Let's get started!
Two ways to edit OSM: web editor
iD or advanced editor
JOSM
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iD: just click edit up in the corner ↖︎
JOSM
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Look: layers! ⬈
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Look: notes!⬊
data model: nodes / ways / relations
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OK! But what should I edit first? Suggestions:
Trace some buildings
Add some POIs (points of interest)
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Get outside!
What not to do:
Main rule of thumb: no copying from Google products!
OSM is licensed under the Open Database License:
ODbL
More on that another time...
Advanced stuff: (Quality Assurance tools)
I've got some data, can I load it into OSM?
Get feedback before you import anything!
Now get out there and start mapping!
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