Google maps API is a web mapping service application which provides a street map and router planner for travelling by foot, car or public transport. It provides a convenient JavaScript library which allows you to add mapping functionality to your application.
Google Maps JavaScript API Cookbook is a quick learning guide full of code examples which takes the readers through a number of recipes to integrate commercial GIS services and servers. It empowers the programmers to customize User Interface and build their own mapping application.
The book covers the essentials of creating and customizing maps for web and mobile. It further introduces various ways to add libraries so as to increase the capabilities of API. Book Info: http://bit.ly/K1iRXa
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