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Learning Android Google Maps

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Learning Android Google Maps

Overview of this book

This book helps you to overcome the most common problems faced by users and helps you create a successful map application without any hassle. The book starts with a brief description of how to set up an environment and obtain an API key to create your map application. This book will teach you about adding markers, overlays, and information windows to the map in detail. You will then dive deep into customizing various types of maps and working with location data and Google Street view. By the end of this book, you will be able to create succinct map applications in Android using Google maps efficiently.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Learning Android Google Maps
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Importance of adding information to a map


A plain map without any information in it is useless. There is no meaning in displaying this kind of a map. For example, consider a situation where in your office, you are given the task of developing an Android app that displays employee addresses on a map. In this situation, you need to use the following method to accomplish your task. Let's learn about the various methods of adding information to a map with the help of various topics.