Using the API documentation

The API documentation for OpenLayers 3.11.0, the version we are using, can be found at http://www.openlayers.org/en/v3.11.0/apidoc/. The API docs, like the library itself, are versioned, thus you can browse the appropriate documentation for your OpenLayers 3 version by changing v3.11.0 in the URL to the version you are currently using.

Note

The development version of the API is also documented; you can always reach it at http://www.openlayers.org/en/master/apidoc/. Be careful when you use it, though. It contains all of the newly implemented methods, which probably won't work with the latest stable version.

Check the API documentation by typing one of the preceding links in your browser. You should see the home page with ...

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