ConcerQuest

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ConcerQuest

• Joe
• Jason
• Todd

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Which APIs we picked

• MapQuest
• EVDB

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First Iteration Goals

• Pull Date from EVDB
• Map Concerts
• Ability to Control Zip, Range and Distance
• Provide Rollover Map Bubble Details
• Display a List of Events

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MapQuest Open API

• The Power of the API
• Dynamic mapping and routing capabilities
• Feature rich options
• JavaScript Access
• Documentation
• Quick start guide tutorial
• Forum
• Meets Project Needs

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Areas of Trouble

• Beta Evolution
• Documentation Deficiency
• Maturity

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Relevant Methods

• Add()
• Zoom()
• AddListener()
• GetMap()

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API Access

• Ease of Registration
• Embedded into JavaScript

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EVDB Open API

• Numerous Searching Features
• Listing of Third Party Application Examples
• JavaScript Library Designed for JSON Access
• Results Delivered in XML

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Areas of Trouble

• Poor Documentation
• Limited Date Recognition

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Relevant Methods

• Search()

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ConcerQuest Mash
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Combining EVDB Map Quest

• Extracting information from EVDB search()
• Sending new locations to Map Quest

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Areas of Trouble

• Limit on the number of locations the map will show

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Goals for Iteration 2

• Expand Dates (Range)
• Use CSS, Ajax
• New Concerts/Event Entry
• Get Away from TextBox
• Resolve difficulties with number of locations on
  map

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Goals for Iteration 3

• TicketMaster link to purchase tickets
• Highlight route
• Artist Search
• Click on events to see only that place on map.
• Go BACK button to see all events