What does this mean? Whats going to change for contributors or users?
I assume that nothing will change for contributors, as vector tiles only replace the existing renderer.
For users this will allow better zooming and customization of the rendered map.
This seems like some kickoff post for some work which will maybe done.
I hardly believe that OpenStreetMap.org will deliver vector maps in 2024 by default when so far we not even saw a concept or demo.
Vector Graphics do not only have advantages, but can also cause difficult performance or rendering problems.
Features like clickable POIs are not dependent of vector graphics but need a whole different data distribution concept in backend.
Will this affect the repository or only the website renderer frontend?
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.
