This talk is for curious minds who want to get started with web mapping, regardless of their experience in GIS! We will see how to set up a development environment from scratch and explore the coolest features from *MapTiler SDK*. Then, we will learn how to use them to make better maps that are actually useful and can tell stories. Our tools: JavaScript, TypeScript, and a bit of CSS, but if you have never heard of those, that's fine too, this talk is beginner-friendly! (and what's better than learning about web programming with an actual project in mind!) PS: It will be easier if you are already familiar with the basics of programming and some general concepts, even with another language such as Python: what's a variable? what's a function?