Location data is an integral part of a variety of modern software applications. Fortunately for developers, the Google Maps API along with many others grants us access to a rich collection of geographical data and mapping tools. In this tutorial, we will set up a simple Java Spring Boot application that calls the Google Maps API and returns …
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Here is a New Way To Search Within Google Maps with Geocoding API
Internet users across the world rely on Google Maps for everyday traffic navigation as well as searching for interesting places. You key in the address of the place and it pops out a balloon pinned to the location on the map. This is known as geocoding (getting lat long from an address). But what if you suddenly get dropped somewhere in the middle …
The Top 10 Mapping & Maps APIs (for Developers in 2018)
What are Mapping APIs? A web mapping API (Application Program Interface) allows you to communicate and integrate with existing map services, so you can develop a new application or expand the functionality of an existing one. These APIs usually include classes for maps and layers to make it easy to create, edit and display a map without needing …