Google Maps Courses

Advanced Google Maps API Programming

Summary
Building on the concepts learned in our Introduction to the Google Maps API course, this course covers advanced concepts and techniques for the Maps API. We are going to cover a lot of ground in this course starting with the Google Maps Utility classes. Utility classes are special purposes objects including MarkerManager for managing large numbers of markers efficiently.  MarkerClusterer also helps manage large concentrations of markers by aggregating neighboring markers into a single marker typically labeled with the number of markers represented by the symbol.  Other utility classes that we will cover include ProgressBar for displaying progress information of long running functions, ExtInfoWindow for custom info windows, and many others.  One of the more important and interesting topics in this class is the creation of your own custom data layers that can be draped on top of Google Maps.  You'll also learn how to determine your users current location through GPS or IP Address. Furthermore, we'll explore some advanced geocoding techniques, learn how to read JSON format data files, examine performance considerations for your application, preview the new Google Maps 3, and wrap up with an overview of the Google Maps Data API and tips and tricks.   

Intended Audience
This course is designed for intermediate level Google Maps programmers.  Please consider our Introduction to the Google Maps API as a prerequisite.

Modules
Module 1: Google Maps Utility Classes
Module 2: Creating Custom Layers
Module 3: Determining User Locations
Module 4: Advanced Geocoding Techniques
Module 5: Reading JSON Format Data
Module 6: Performance Considerations
Module 7: Preview of Google Maps 3
Module 8: Google Maps Data API
Module 9: Tips and Tricks

Some of Our Published Articles on this Subject
Reading XML Files with the Google Maps API
Density Mapping with the HeatMap API
Enhancing Your Google Maps Applications with MarkerManager and ProgressBar Control

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