In order to reduce file size and to optimize the code, the JavaScript used in the mobile versions of the campus map is compiled using Google’s Closure Compiler. The code is a combination of several different source files compiled into the final file. The compiler requires any references to libraries or functions outside of the […]
MSU Mobile is a quick-reference application which provides convenient access to several Missouri State online resources. Current Application Features News: Get the latest headlines in a mobile friendly format. Map: Find campus buildings, parking lots and shuttles with ease. Search for buildings and locations Includes real-time tracking of Bearline Shuttles as well as routes and […]
The Missouri State University Campus Map combines several different types of data into a single map site using the Google Maps API version 2. This past June, my office was approached by Jeffrey Thomas, a senior computer science student at the university, about software he had developed that uses BlackBerry phones as GPS devices. Jeffrey […]
A few weeks ago, a group of Missouri State staff and faculty attended the HighEdWeb 2009 Conference in Milwaukee, WI. This conference is targeted at web developers in higher education. Last year, I sent out a summary of presentations, and several of you requested I send it again this year. Below are the favorites from […]
Today, a completely revamped online version of the campus map went live. Now based on the Google Maps API, the map offers a brand new degree of interactivity. Key features include the ability to search for buildings, get the physical address and directions to any location, and turn on and off additional layers such as […]