Google Maps

Google Maps API, a powerful library that enables developers to harness the power of the Google Maps platform and build web mapping applications. The course shows how Google Maps works, how to embed a dynamic map within a web page, set its extent, add and symbolize geometry to display data, and take advantage of web services to add extra functionality to your applications.

Course KeyLearnings

Understanding of APIs: You’ll gain a solid understanding of how to work with APIs, including making HTTP requests, handling responses, and integrating external services into your web applications.
Geolocation Concepts: Through geocoding and reverse geocoding, you’ll learn how to convert between addresses and geographic coordinates, essential for location-based services.
Map Customization: You’ll learn how to customize maps to suit your application’s needs, including adding markers, shapes, styles, and controls, thus enhancing user experience.
Routing and Directions: Understanding how to retrieve and display directions between two or more points on the map, providing valuable functionality for navigation-based applications.
Place Search and Details: You’ll gain insights into searching for places of interest near a location and displaying detailed information about those places, enriching your application with relevant data.

Course Content:

Module1: Introduction to Google Maps API:

Overview of Google Maps API and its features.
Types of Maps (Roadmap, Satellite, Terrain, Hybrid).
Introduction to API key and how to obtain it.

Module2. Setting Up Google Maps:

Creating a simple HTML page.
Including the Google Maps JavaScript API script.
Initializing a basic map on the webpage.

Module3. Basic Map Features:

Adding markers to the map.
Customizing markers with icons and info windows.
Adding shapes (polygons, circles, etc.) to the map.
Implementing map controls (zoom, street view, fullscreen, etc.).

Module4. Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding:

Understanding geocoding and reverse geocoding.
Converting addresses into geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) using the Geocoding API.
Converting coordinates into addresses using Reverse Geocoding API.

Module5. Directions and Routes:

Getting directions between two points.
Displaying routes on the map.
Customizing route options (avoiding tolls, highways, etc.).
Displaying step-by-step directions.

Module6. Places API:

Searching for places (e.g., restaurants, hotels, gas stations) near a location.
Displaying place details (name, address, rating, reviews, etc.).
Implementing autocomplete for place search.

Module7. Styling Maps:

Customizing the appearance of the map with styles.
Using predefined styles or creating custom styles using the Styling Wizard.

8. Handling Events:

Listening for user interaction events (click, drag, etc.).
Handling marker and shape click events.
Reacting to map state changes.

9. Advanced Topics:

Using Heatmaps to visualize data density.
Implementing Street View on the map.
Working with layers (KML, Fusion Tables, etc.).
Implementing clustering for large numbers of markers.

Prerequisites:

Web Development Basics: Participants should have a good understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They should be comfortable with creating web pages, handling events, and working with DOM elements.
API Fundamentals: Familiarity with the concept of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), including how to make HTTP requests and handle responses, is important. Understanding JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) for data interchange would also be beneficial.
Geolocation Concepts: Basic knowledge of geolocation concepts such as latitude and longitude coordinates, addresses, and geographical features would be helpful.
Development Environment: Participants should have a development environment set up, including a text editor or IDE, a web browser, and a local server if necessary.

Who’s this course for?

Web Developers: This course would be ideal for web developers who want to enhance their skills by integrating dynamic mapping functionalities into their applications. It’s suitable for both beginners looking to expand their knowledge and experienced developers seeking to add new features to their projects.
Students: Computer science students or those studying web development would benefit from this course, as it provides practical experience in working with APIs and implementing complex features in web applications.
Entrepreneurs and Tech Enthusiasts: Individuals looking to build location-based services, such as store locators, travel planners, or delivery tracking systems, would find this course valuable in understanding how to leverage Google Maps API for their projects.
GIS Professionals: Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals or enthusiasts interested in web-based mapping technologies can use this course to learn how to integrate Google Maps into their GIS applications or websites.

International Student Fees:400USD$

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