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# [Creating a Scratch Map using JavaScript & OpenLayers 5](https://engineering.belchior.me/creating-a-scratch-map-using-javascript-openlayers-5?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Hello, dear reader! I have been working full time with OpenLayers for the last three months and, given the lack of up-to-date tutorials on how to use this incredible library, I felt that it was my moment to give back to the community. This tutorial w...

Aug 28, 2018 · 10 min read · engineering.belchior.me  
Updated Jul 31, 2025  
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[Bernardo Belchior](https://hashnode.com/@belchior)

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Hey, I'm Bernardo, a software engineer currently living in Porto. I enjoy building web applications using React and TypeScript.

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