New geocoding engine delivers results up to 24 times faster
New geocoding engine delivers results up to 24 times faster
While no one was watching, we deployed the latest version of our geocoding engine. The key objective for this release has been performance and stability, and I am sure it is immediately noticeable. Benchmarking based on actual user queries have shown that it is up to 24 times faster than the previous implementation for certain classes of requests. Even for simple, one-word queries, it is up to three times faster.
Along with the new engine, we are introducing new Geocoding API V2. In an effort to simplify usage, we have reduced the number of methods from eleven to only one, without sacrificing a single bit of its flexibility. Take a look here to read about the new (easy) query syntax. The old API? It, too, uses the new engine to deliver faster results, but we do encourage everyone to switch to the new API as soon as you have a chance to.
In the meantime, we are already working on the next release. The main focus will be relevancy and better parsing of freeform queries. Stay tuned!
New geocoding engine delivers results up to 24 times fasterOctober 8th, 2009 - Posted by in api, cloudmade, iPhone, tools | | 2 Comments
on October 12th, 2009 at 4:39 am
Nice work guys looks a lot cleaner and smarter. Reverse geocoding is a nice addition, will be useful.
on October 13th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Guys, this is hot stuff. Keep the updates coming!