[OSM-newbies] Where to start development using OSM

[Richard Weait]

On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 4:38 AM, Shabnam Basera Rishta
<sbrishta.13 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> I have done few mapping and editing of few points in OSM but what I am truly
> into is development. I have developed a web interface using google map then
> I came to know about OSM and after knowing all the good facts about OSM I
> would like to start developing an web based app and also an android app
> using open street map to both get locations data and also to show map. I
> have been searching over the web but I am kind of lost and can't seem to
> find a good documentation/ resources to start development. Was searching for
> tutorial/resources like I found plenty on google maps. Can anyone here help
> me find the right place please?
> -thanks in advance

You might find it interesting to see some of the existing software
that is OpenStreetMap-related.  Some of it is liked here.

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Software

If you are interested in mobile devices, there are lists of software
for mobile devices.

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Software/Mobile

and many more specialty programs depending on your interests.