Jeff32819

Google Maps

• Adding pins on the map, including custom pins, using any SVG file
• Routing: take a group of pins and route based on preferred order, or let google optimize the route.
• Places API: Query businesses, geocode addresses (e.g., GET /place/nearbysearch/json)
• Directions API: Calculate routes with traffic data.
• Geocoding API: Convert addresses to coordinates and vice versa.
• Mastering Navigation and Route Optimization
• Scrape via Places API: Fetch business names, addresses, and ratings legally with an API key (not raw HTML scraping, which violates Google’s TOS).
• Use XPath/CSS Selectors: Target elements in Maps’ frontend (e.g., .section-result) if researching DOM structure, though Selenium/Puppeteer is needed for JS-rendered content.
• Handle rate limits: Rotate API keys or proxies to stay within quotas (e.g., 2,500 free requests/day).
• Tools: Python (Requests, google-maps-services-python), Puppeteer for dynamic pages.
• Embed basic maps: Use <iframe> from Google Maps’ “Share” option for static embeds.
• Customize with JavaScript API: Add markers, info windows, or custom styles (e.g., dark mode) via the Maps JavaScript API.
• Optimize load time: Use lazy loading or static map images for simple displays.
• Use Case: Build a real estate site with property pins.
• Leveraging AR and Live View
• Why It’s Valuable: Enhances navigation with augmented reality, useful for apps needing real-world context (e.g., tourism).
• Use Live View: Tap “Walking” > “Live View” in Directions to overlay AR directions via camera.
• Integrate AR: Use the Google Maps SDK (iOS/Android) to add AR features programmatically (requires advanced setup).
• Test indoors: Apply Live View in supported locations (airports, malls) for navigation.
• Example: Guide users through a museum with AR markers.