This section explains the big migration from Mapbox/Leaflet to MapLibre for all mapping features in GeoAR.it.
🗺️ What’s Going On?
- 🔄 Major overhaul: Migrating from Mapbox and Leaflet to MapLibre for all map displays in GeoAR.it.
- 🧹 The new stack is leaner, easier to maintain, and eliminates licensing headaches.
- 🛠️ Every map-related screen and feature is being updated—expect some rough edges as things move.
This section gives a real-time status update on the migration’s progress and what’s changing.
📊 Where Are We Right Now?
- ✅ About 90% of the migration is complete.
- 🔁 MapLibre-powered maps are rolling out in stages to manage risk.
- ⚠️ During this phase, map displays, overlays, and interactions may occasionally break—please report any issues you spot!
- 🖌️ Map-based UIs (venue adding/editing, hotspot management, transport maps, etc.) are being modernised along the way.
This section explains why the migration is necessary and the long-term benefits.
❓ Why Bother?
- 🍝 Maintaining both Mapbox and Leaflet has become a tangled mess.
- 🔗 MapLibre is open-source, modern, and removes licensing headaches.
- ⚡ The codebase will be faster, leaner, and easier to extend—now and for future devs.
- ⏳ Short-term disruption, long-term win.
This section looks ahead to what’s left to do and what users can expect next.
🚀 What’s Next?
- 🔚 Finish removing the last traces of Mapbox and Leaflet—full MapLibre everywhere.
- 🎨 Keep improving UI/UX for all map-based views and forms.
- ✅ Announce when the migration is complete and everything’s stable.
This section summarises the key points and what users should expect.
🧾 Summary
- 🔄 Mapbox and Leaflet are being replaced by MapLibre for cleaner code and better future-proofing.
- 🛠️ Migration is ~90% done; expect some instability with maps until it's finished.
- 🎛️ Map-based UIs (venue, hotspot, transport) are getting refreshed too.
- 🙏 Thanks for your patience—please flag issues, and expect a little chaos during the transition!