How to make use of the OSM API

0	Hi, i wanted to know how to make use of the Open street Map api since i need to develop an interactive map. However i cant seem to find it anywhere c# api geocoding asked 22 Jul '13, 10:20 Nikb95 -1●3●3●4 accept rate: 0%

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OSM doesn't require you to use an API to get at the data; you can just download it. Have a look at the switch2osm site for some examples.

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answered 22 Jul '13, 10:35

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Basically i would like to create my own application based on a locat street map and link it to a database. What would be the best method to do so?

(22 Jul '13, 10:39) Nikb95

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