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at this point, you're explaining a parallel old is new type of devoantion raster tiles have a specific size, but can't easily be tendered on demand. vector ti
by cyanydeez 3y ago
at this point, you're explaining a parallel old is new type of devoantion
raster tiles have a specific size, but can't easily be tendered on demand.
vector tiles can be infinitely precise but can end up transferring way more data.
of course, whenever there's clear tradeoffs between techs, the modern gurus will vacilate between them, as the average programmer doesn't do the discriminate evaluation to pick the best tech, but what's popular.
- stevage 3y ago>vector tiles can be infinitely precise but can end up transferring way more data. "way more" - not likely, if it's an apples to apples comparison. Obviously there are extreme cases where tons of data is being shipped to the frontend that is not being used for anything. The big advantage of vector tiles in practice is not needing any kind of tile rendering server in the background. You just generate your vector tiles (quick) then serve them straight up (easy). Simpler architecture and lower costs.