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+Overview
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+POIMap is a community-driven OpenStreetMap project that aims to provide a platform for sharing important points of interest. This JavaScript-based web application allows users to contribute and visualize POIs on an interactive map, ensuring that critical information is accessible to those who need it most.
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+Features
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+    Interactive Map: A zoomable and pannable OSM map displaying contributed POIs.
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+    Contribution System: Users can add new POIs or update existing ones using a simple web form.
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+    POI Details: Each POI has a dedicated popup window with details such as location, description, and contributor information.
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+    Filtering and Sorting: Filter POIs by category, location, or contributor to focus on specific areas of interest.
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+Goals
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+The primary goals of POIMap are:
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+    Community Engagement: To foster community engagement through crowdsourced contributions, promoting civic participation and social responsibility.
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+    Information Sharing: To provide a platform for sharing important information with others who may benefit from it.
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+How to Use
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+    Open the web application in a browser (e.g., Google Chrome).
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+    Click on the "Add POI" button to contribute a new point of interest.
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+    Fill out the contribution form with details such as location, description, and category.
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+    Explore the map to view contributed POIs.
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+Get Involved
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+Join our community by contributing to the project! You can:
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+    Contribute POIs: Add new points of interest or update existing ones using the web form.
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+    Report Issues: Help us improve the application by reporting bugs or suggesting features.
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+    Participate in Discussions: Engage with the community through our issue tracker and discussion forums.
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+License
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+POIMap is licensed under the permissive MIT license. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute the code as you see fit.