What is @types/leaflet?
@types/leaflet provides TypeScript type definitions for the Leaflet library, which is a popular open-source JavaScript library for interactive maps. These type definitions help developers use Leaflet in TypeScript projects by providing type safety and autocompletion features.
What are @types/leaflet's main functionalities?
Creating a Map
This feature allows you to create a map and set its initial view to a specific geographical point and zoom level.
const map = L.map('mapId').setView([51.505, -0.09], 13);
Adding Tile Layers
This feature allows you to add tile layers to the map, which are the visual representation of the map itself. In this example, OpenStreetMap tiles are used.
L.tileLayer('https://{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png', { maxZoom: 19 }).addTo(map);
Adding Markers
This feature allows you to add markers to the map at specific geographical points.
const marker = L.marker([51.5, -0.09]).addTo(map);
Adding Popups
This feature allows you to bind popups to markers or other map elements, which can display additional information when clicked.
marker.bindPopup('A pretty CSS3 popup.<br> Easily customizable.').openPopup();
Drawing Shapes
This feature allows you to draw shapes like circles, polygons, and rectangles on the map.
const circle = L.circle([51.508, -0.11], { color: 'red', radius: 500 }).addTo(map);
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