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Key Mapbox API Resources
Domain: api.mapbox.com
DNS Nameserver Host: TBD
Developer Site: https://docs.mapbox.com/
Postman Collection: https://www.postman.com/thereal/workspace/22ndjan/documentation/13009772-6247ed5b-4b3d-4aaf-8688-f6f8d79d4a10
API Docs: TBD
Open API Specification: TDB
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Mapbox is a location data platform that provides maps, location search, and navigation services to developers and businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Eric Gundersen and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
Technical Specs and Infrastructure:
The technical infrastructure is designed to handle high volumes of location data and provide real-time map rendering and geocoding services. Some of the technical specs and infrastructure details are as follows:
The mapping technology is built on an open-source stack that includes the Mapbox GL JS library, OpenStreetMap data, and a range of geospatial libraries and tools.
The company uses a distributed architecture for its services, which allows for load balancing and high availability.
Its APIs are built using RESTful principles and are accessible over HTTP or HTTPS.
The company uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication and authorization of its APIs.
The API platform is designed to be developer-friendly, with comprehensive documentation and code samples provided to its clients.
Security Protocols and Breaches:
The company takes security very seriously and has implemented several measures to protect its clients’ data. Some of the security protocols and measures implemented by Mapbox are:
The company uses encryption to protect data in transit and at rest.
It uses industry-standard authentication and authorization protocols to control access to its APIs.
The company conducts regular security audits and testing to identify and fix any vulnerabilities.
It has not reported any significant data breaches or security incidents to date.
APIs and Performance:
The API platform provides developers with a range of tools to build location-based applications. Some of the APIs available on the platform are:
Maps API: This API allows developers to add customizable maps to their applications, with features such as satellite imagery, terrain data, and vector tiles.
Navigation API: This API provides turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, or cycling routes, with real-time traffic data and alternative route options.
Geocoding API: This API converts addresses or place names into geographic coordinates, which can be used to display locations on a map or search for nearby points of interest.
Search API: This API allows developers to incorporate a search function into their applications, with results ranked by relevance and location.
Tilesets API: This API allows developers to create and manage their own map tiles, which can be customized with their own data and styles.
Mapbox’s API performance is generally very good, with low latency and high availability. The company has a global network of servers that are designed to handle high volumes of requests. In terms of downtime, Mapbox has had a few isolated incidents of service disruptions in the past, but the company has generally been able to quickly restore service and minimize any impact on its clients.
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