Question 1

How to use a custom tile server with Flutter Map?

Accepted Answer

Provide the tile URL in the TileLayer builder, handling x, y, z coordinates. The README shows an example with Google Maps—replace the URL with your custom endpoint and ensure it follows standard tile schema for seamless integration.

Question 2

Flutter Map vs Google Maps Flutter plugin: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Use Flutter Map for vendor flexibility and cross-platform consistency without native dependencies. Choose Google Maps plugin if you need advanced Google-specific features, better mobile performance, or are already invested in the Google ecosystem.

Question 3

Does Flutter Map support offline maps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through built-in caching with cached_network_image and flutter_cache_manager. Tiles are cached locally for offline viewing, but you must manage tile providers that allow offline access and initial data loading.

Question 4

How to add markers or polylines in Flutter Map?

Accepted Answer

Use overlays or custom layers; the web demo includes polyline rendering examples. Check the example project source code for detailed implementations on adding interactive UI elements to the map.

Question 5

What are the performance implications of using pure Dart for maps?

Accepted Answer

Pure Dart ensures cross-platform consistency but may not match native map SDK performance on specific platforms for complex rendering. However, it's lightweight and efficient for standard 2D maps with built-in caching.

Question 6

Can I use Flutter Map with Mapbox tiles?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Since it's vendor-free, you can use any tile provider. For Mapbox, provide the correct tile URL in the TileLayer builder, similar to the Google Maps example in the README, ensuring proper authentication if needed.

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