Google Maps Platform

One of the most prominent applications of GIS is Google Maps. Google Cloud Platform provides various services of Google Maps via the Google Maps Platform. It provides SDKs and APIs to effectively use Google Maps in our applications.

The platform provides APIs in the following categories:

• Maps

  • Dynamic Maps for JavaScript, Android, iOS
  • Dynamic Street View for JavaScript, Android, iOS
  • Static Maps API

• Places

  • Autocomplete API
  • Geocoding API
  • Geolocation API
  • Place Details API for Android and iOS

• Routes

  • Directions API
  • Roads API

Learn

• You can learn more about using these SDKs and APIs from the official documentation of Google Maps Platform.

• Codelab on how to add a Google Map to your Android mobile application.