SMK - Simple Map Kit

Last updated 2025-05-16

Status

• Status: v.1.2.4
• Contact / Initiation Process / Client Engagement - Visit the Data Services Client Hub
• Technology platform - Node.js, Javascript, Leaflet, OGC WMS/WFS, ArcGIS Rest
• Skillsets required - novice to experienced developer (familiarity with Javascript development/GitHub is an asset)
• Open Source - Apache 2.0 license
• Links to software providers/code repositories - https://github.com/bcgov/smk, https://github.com/bcgov/smk-cli
• Example SMK web map applications:
  • Truck Route Planner - https://translink.apps.gov.bc.ca/trp/
  • Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) Location Map - https://map-spec-tax-areas.apps.gov.bc.ca/
• Frequently Asked Questions

Context

• Leaflet-based, light weight Javascript toolkit. Targeted to non-GIS developers.
• Community involvement, source code on GitHub
• Architecture - can be containerized, or deployed standalone anywhere
• Business Areas who may have Javascript/software developers who are able to build and support the web mapping solution OR engage with DataBC for hosting resources.

Decision Drivers

• Skillset of team (Javascript developers)
• Open Source drivers
• Can be used by software developers and incorporated into their code base
• Provides examples of using BC Government web services such as the BC Geocoder, BC Router, Geomark, and other web-based data services
• Skill set required for development and maintenance available internal to government (software developer skillsets) that may not be available to business project