Google Maps API Tutorial

This tutorial shows how to build interactive maps with the Google Maps JavaScript API (V3).

Start with the Google Maps API

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What is an API?

An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of predefined functions or service endpoints. It lets you use third-party capabilities without knowing the internal implementation.

The Google Maps API provides a JavaScript interface for embedding maps, markers, overlays, controls, and events in web pages.

Learning path

1. API Key
2. Basics
3. Overlays
4. Events
5. Controls
6. Map Types
7. Reference
8. Map() Constructor

Prerequisites

• HTML basics
• JavaScript basics

TIP

You typically need a Google Cloud project with the Maps JavaScript API enabled and an API key from the Google Cloud Console.

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