Felt renders faster than ever with MapLibre

Felt has enhanced its mapping software by switching its rendering engine to MapLibre GL JS, an open-source fork of Mapbox GL JS, to create smoother and more modern map interactions. This change aims to improve the aesthetics of Felt maps, particularly during zoom operations, by using vector-based rendering on the GPU, which allows for interactive, dynamic styling without the pixelation associated with raster tiles. The transition to MapLibre was facilitated by Felt's proprietary Felt Style Language (FSL), which minimized migration challenges by allowing seamless adaptation to the new renderer's style specification. The upgrade promises to set a new standard in web mapping by maintaining scale continuity during zoom and enhancing user experience without requiring modifications to existing maps.