CS 549, Spring 2008
Assignment #1
(total = 14 pts., due on April 7, Monday)

We want to create a Web-based GIS/database applications for garage sales and for fishing. In each of these applications, we want to support a map-based interface for locating garage sales or fishing spots.

You may work on this assignment as a group of two students.

Part I (6 pts.)

Find at least one good Web site with a database-driven map interface and describe the features supported by that site in one or two paragraphs. Make a class presentation on it. One presentation by each group.

Part II (8 pts.)

Copy the sample code in directory /var/www/css_layout_google/ to your ~/public_html/. This sample code was created by Mr. Uematsu and copied with permission from http://sample.4pr.jp. The sample application can be accessed at 
  http://nagara.een.orst.edu/~your_login/css_layout_google/index_main.php
  1. Study the sample code css_layout_google in your directory.

  2. In order to make the Google Map component work, you must obtain a key from
    http://code.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html

  3. For your sample code in ~/public_html/, you must obtain the Google Map key for 
    http://nagara.een.orst.edu/~your-login-name/
  4. When you obtain a Google Map key, you also receive a sample code. The Google sample code for http://nagara.een.orst.edu/css_layout_google/ can be accessed at
    http://nagara.een.orst.edu/css_layout_google/google_map.html

  5. Change the initial extent of the map for your sample application to your home town area. If your home town is not covered by a good Google map, you may select another area.