i'm need to develop and web application that uses maps, and i have two option in my to reach the goal. Google maps or bing maps, my concern it's witch it's better about
- Documentation it's very important
- Implementation with a Web application develop in .net
- Fast learning curve
i need recommendations because for my point of view both are a completed tools for solve my problem. Thanks
I strongly recommend Google Maps.
- Fabulous documentation
- Code Playground
- Very fast learning curve
- With the new v3 api you don't need a api key
Cheers
take a look at our series of articles comparing aspects of both, and Ill admit up front I like bing more but have tried to be as impartial as possible:
http://www.earthware.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/02/ajax-mapping-apis-google-maps-vs-bing-maps-update-pushpin-display-performance/
http://www.earthware.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/12/mapping-apis-google-maps-vs-bing-maps-update-api-download-sizes/
and the original posts:
http://www.earthware.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/12/mapping-apis-google-maps-vs-bing-maps-part-1-introduction/
http://www.earthware.co.uk/blog/index.php/2009/12/mapping-apis-google-maps-vs-bing-maps-part-2-licensing/
http://www.earthware.co.uk/blog/index.php/2010/01/mapping-apis-google-maps-vs-bing-maps-part-4-developer-support-community/