A Beginner's Guide to the Google Maps API

Gain insights into Google Maps APIs, specifically Embed Maps and Maps JavaScript API. Learn about drawing, events, and controls to develop interactive web applications with engaging maps.

Beginner

33 Lessons

1h 24min

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into Google Maps APIs, specifically Embed Maps and Maps JavaScript API. Learn about drawing, events, and controls to develop interactive web applications with engaging maps.

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Course Overview

Google Maps is one of the most utilized services in the world. Its APIs are among the best available for creating interactive digital maps. There’s a wide range of use cases for maps, including ride-hailing apps, looking up new restaurants, and even checking out the traffic situation on roads. In this course, you’ll be introduced to two of Google Maps’s most utilized APIs: Embed Maps API and Maps JavaScript API. Through examples and code exercises, you will master key concepts of Google Maps development, i...Show More

What You'll Learn

Learn about the Google Maps API.

Learn how you can embed Google Maps to your webpages.

Learn to make interactive web applications using the Maps JS API.

Learn about the key maps concepts like events, controls, and map interactions.

What You'll Learn

Learn about the Google Maps API.

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Course Content

1.

Introduction

Get familiar with integrating and customizing interactive Google Maps using APIs and setting up API credentials.
2.

Maps Embed API and its Different Modes

Look at embedding interactive maps in web pages via various Google Maps API modes.
3.

Maps JS API Basics

Go hands-on with creating, localizing, and customizing various types of maps using the Google Maps API.
4.

Controls and Interactions

Break down the steps to manage, disable, customize, and position Google Maps API controls.
5.

Events

Take a closer look at handling events in the Google Maps API to enhance interactivity.
6.

Drawing on the Map

10 Lessons

Follow the process of adding and customizing overlays, markers, and shapes on Google Maps.
7.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Approach the Google Maps API with confidence and engage with the community.
8.

Appendix

1 Lesson

Get familiar with essential terms like Plus Codes, URL-encoded addresses, and ccTLDs.

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