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this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2023
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Everything #OpenStreetMap related is welcome: software releases, showing of your work, questions about how to tag something, as long as it has to do with OpenStreetMap or OpenStreetMap-related software.
OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
Join OpenStreetMap and start mapping: https://www.openstreetmap.org.
There are many communication channels about OSM, many organized around a certain country or region. Discover them on https://openstreetmap.community
https://mapcomplete.org is an easy-to-use website to view, edit and add points (such as shops, restaurants and others)
https://learnosm.org/en/ has a lot of information for beginners too.
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I don't know a single person with a dedicated GPS anymore except sailors. Everyone uses Google Maps.
I focus on the small details when I'm out walking. I have the advanced version of Street Complete and I add every single bike rack, water fountain, phone booth, charging station, mail drop box, etc, that I see. It's so convenient to be able to find these things when I need them later, and I'm sure other people will appreciate it as well.
Yeah, by Garmin, I didn't mean car GPS (although, I do still think they make them!) but more bike computers and fitness watches, which include route mapping, tracking, etc. They offer OSM and Google Maps, depending on your preference. 😀
Those small details are what makes a map more useful, so keep at it! I use OSM Go! for quick stuff while on the run, since most other solutions seem to take more time. When possible, I also snap a photo (with a GPS tag) and later add whatever it is that I saw, if it's a more complex feature.
I'm glad that so many tools exist! It really does make things easier for those who map.