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  •   over 12 years ago

Not Enough Information Provided in the API

The api does not provide enough information to build the solution that you're looking for.

There requirements clearly state: The app will utilize both of the API’s listed in Section 4. Datasets

In order to put markers on a map, you need to provide geospatial data (longitude & latitude), or at least a way to look up & obtain geospatial data (complete address).

One of the APIs (http://developer.dol.gov/dataset/dol-osha-compliance-dataset-0) only contains city and state for the location. This is not enough information to determine the locations of the businesses on a map and thus can't be used for this project.

In effect, no one will be able to submit a complete application meeting the requirements of this challenge.

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  • Manager   •   over 12 years ago

    Hello,

    Thanks for your note. We are currently researching this issue and will get back to you shortly. We apologize for the situation and hope to offer a solution soonest.

    Xavier

  •   •   over 12 years ago

    Xavier,

    Thanks for looking into this! Just to add, it would be very nice if your api would provide longitude and latitude. Otherwise, I'll need to loop through all entries and will need to create a backend job to get them (based on address) and store them in a local db with long/lat coordinates in order to build a decently functioning application (which I may need to do anyway to make it easy to query locations within a specific vicinity).

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