Browser-based routing
AssessTechniques
Route computation performed locally in the user's web browser.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by product launches, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 3Hacker News·10/5/2026product_launchBrowser-based tool finds the flattest route in San Francisco
A web app called Flatten SF lets users compare walking and biking routes across San Francisco by balancing distance against elevation gain. It computes routes in the browser using street-graph data, USGS lidar elevation data, and offline place search for intersections, addresses, and locations in the city.