kartto
Kartto is a term used in cartography and geographic information systems to denote a mapping toolkit or platform. In common usage, Kartto refers to a modular, open‑source solution intended to support data management, map rendering, and routing in lightweight applications. It is described as suitable for use in web, desktop, and mobile contexts and can be extended through plugins or bindings to multiple programming languages.
Etymology and usage: The name derives from kartta, the Finnish word for map, with an added -o
Features and architecture: Typical Kartto implementations provide data ingestion from diverse sources, vector rendering, tile-based map
Development and use: Kartto projects are commonly community‑driven, with collaboration across international contributors. Use cases include
See also: Geographic information system, cartography, map rendering, routing algorithms, open-source software, GIS software.