[REQUEST NEW CONTENT] Build an Interactive Map Using React Leaflet and Strapi

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hello 👋,

We want a comprehensive tutorial on building interactive maps using React Leaflet, a powerful mapping library for React (Next.Js), and integrating it with Strapi. This should involve creating and managing geographic data with Strapi, integrating React Leaflet with Strapi (fetching data from Strapi using API and displaying data on map), and adding interactivity and customization.

Content Brief:

• Target audience: Web developers, GIS enthusiasts, and anyone interested in building interactive maps with React Leaflet and Strapi.
• Keywords: React Leaflet, Strapi, Strapi CMS, interactive maps, geographic data, JavaScript, React, Next.Js

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Thank you.

[FINCH285]

Hello @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku, I would like to write this article. I will provide an outline shortly.

[FINCH285]

Outline

Introduction

• Overview of the tutorial
• Importance of interactive maps in web development

Setting up the Development Environment

• Installing Node.js and npm
• Creating a new React (Next.js) project
• Installing and configuring React Leaflet
• Installing and configuring Strapi

Creating and Managing Geographic Data in Strapi

• Designing the Strapi Content-Type for geographic data (e.g., location, coordinates, description, etc.)
• Populating the Strapi database with geographic data
• Securing the Strapi API endpoints

Integrating React Leaflet with Strapi

• Fetching geographic data from the Strapi API using React
• Displaying the data on the React Leaflet map
• Handling different types of geographic data (points, polygons, etc.)

Implementing Map Interactivity

• Adding markers and popups for displaying location information
• Allowing users to interact with the map (zoom, click on markers, etc.)
• Displaying additional information on marker click (using Strapi data)

Customizing the Map

• Adding custom markers and icons

Advanced Features

• Adding search functionality to the map (e.g., searching for locations)

Results

• Show how the final project looks

Conclusion

• Summary of the key concepts and features covered in the tutorial
• Additional resources and further learning opportunities

[FINCH285]

@Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku above is my proposed article. Also, I submitted this article a few days ago. Please take a look at it.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @FINCH285,

Thank you for your interest. Your outline is great. I have a few questions. Are you open to using Next.Js, sharing demos in GIF formats, and providing a Github repository with the complete code?

Let me know if you are willing to proceed with this.

[FINCH285]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku,

sure, I will use Next.Js, share a GIF demo, and provide a GitHub repository with the full source code.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @FINCH285 ,

Please proceed. Thanks.

[FINCH285]

Hello @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku ,

I am done working on the first draft of this article. Please take a look at it here https://hackmd.io/@denis-kuria-254/H1DPfmWZR

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @FINCH285 ,

Thanks for your contribution to the "Write for the Community Program". I will add this to the review backlog.

Meanwhile could you please provide the cover art. Thanks.

[FINCH285]

Hi @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku ,

I have provided the cover art. Also, here are the GitHub repositories. https://github.com/FINCH285/Interactive-map-using-react-leaflet-and-strapi https://github.com/FINCH285/Map-App-Strapi-Backend