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Add section to LearnOSM covering common mistakes

Nick Allen Mon 21 Jul 2014 8:01AMPublicSeen by 7

I frequently carry out validating, and have found that some mistakes are repeated by many people new to mapping for HOT.
This link http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/User:Tallguy/Feedback/20140429_1 was sent by me to a new mapper as an illustration of a problem & how it should be fixed.
I can produce other information about other common errors - please can they be added to LearnOSM

Rafael Avila CoyaMon 21 Jul 2014 11:40AM

I agree. Where do you think it could fit the best in the LearnOSM structure ( https://hackpad.com/Content-structure-4SqM9KImfim )?

Nick AllenMon 21 Jul 2014 9:55PM

....... The long pause is where I've been trying to read through all the information in the different places.

Is someone actually producing within LearnOSM a simple guide to a sort of 'mapping your first square'? I'd envisaged it including common pitfalls & how to avoid them. If so, would they like any help?

In the current structure it would appear to fit after 'The JOSM editing process'.

Nick AllenTue 22 Jul 2014 4:10PM

OK, have some more research & have found info, thanks

Kate ChapmanTue 22 Jul 2014 5:40PM

I think the common mistakes would be great. It is currently interspersed through LearnOSM chapters.