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1. mvdtnz · 1790880288 · focus · HN ↗

   Is there some reason this can't be done in a browser? We need to stop feeding these app stores.

   1. matkoniecz · 1790905089 · focus · HN ↗

      StreetComplete editing works also fully offline (if data was downloaded first). It also deals with fairly large amounts of data.

      Not sure is it doable in browser.

      1. mvdtnz · 1790914867 · focus · HN ↗

         Does it need to work offline? Seems like a niche use case.

         1. matkoniecz · 1790942710 · focus · HN ↗

            Yes, it is very useful as you can map when you have no mobile data or it is spotty.

            At least in my area you often have highly degraded connectivity while seeing city center. For example forest park at <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.openstreetmap.org&#x2F;#map=18&#x2F;50.060283&#x2F;19.845654" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.openstreetmap.org&#x2F;#map=18&#x2F;50.060283&#x2F;19.845654

            To say nothing about more rural areas or forests outside cities.

            Also, it allows loading maps on wifi and editing as tourist without paying bajllion&#x2F;KB roaming fees.

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