The Map class, being the central organizing point for OpenLayers, provides methods for managing many aspects of the map. As there are quite a few methods, we've grouped them into some logical groups—Control methods, Interaction methods, Layer methods, Overlay methods, Rendering methods, Conversion methods, and other methods.
These methods are used to manage Controls associated with a map. Controls are covered in more detail in Chapter 9, Taking Control of Controls; so, we won't go into any detail here:
These methods are used to manage interactions associated with a map. Interactions are covered in more detail in Chapter 8, Interacting with...