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Google Maps JavaScript API

What's New in the v3.22 Map Controls

Describes the new and updated controls in version 3.22 of the Google Maps JavaScript API, and compares them with the v3.21 controls.

Migrating Your Google Maps JavaScript Application To v3

Walks you through the process of migrating your application from Google Maps JavaScript API v2 application to a Google Maps JavaScript API application.

Visualizing data: Mapping earthquakes with the Google Maps API

This Google Developer Academy tutorial shows you how to import data, display that data on a map using simple markers and use symbols and heatmaps to improve the appearance and legibility of your map.

Visualizing data: Combining two data sources on a map

This article explains how to take two data sources, one GeoJSON and one pure JSON, and combine them in a basic map visualisation using the data layer.

Geolocation

Describes the basic techniques for geolocation in web applications.

Too Many Markers!

Presents various techniques that can be used to display a large number of locations or markers.

Election Ratings and Spatial Data with Fusion Tables

Describes how to store, display, and query complex and changing spatial data with Fusion Tables, AppEngine, and Maps.

Using PHP/MySQL with Google Maps

Shows how to use PHP/MySQL and the Google Maps JavaScript API to create a map that polls data from a database and shows as markers.

Creating a Store Locator with PHP & MySQL

Shows how to create a store locator where users can search for nearest stores to a geocoded location, and see results as markers on a mobile-optimized map, using PHP/MySQL for the backend.

From Info Windows to a Database: Saving User-Added Form Data

Shows how to prompt users to fill out information in an infowindow, and then save that information back into a database.

Geocoding Strategies

An overview of different strategies you can use for making sure you stay within the Google Maps API geocoding limits. This is a good article to read if you find you are frequently running into the quota limits of the Maps API Geocoders.