Google Maps Api For Developers: Build Real-World Projects

Master Google Maps API: Add maps, real-time data points, place search, directions & customization

What you'll learn

Integrate Google Maps into any website or web app using the JavaScript API

Display real-time data like weather, and visualize GeoJSON shapes on the map

Build advanced map features like place search, directions, and marker clustering

Use the Places API and Directions API to build real-world location-based tools

Requirements

Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Familiarity with a code editor like VS Code

Some experience working with APIs or JavaScript libraries is helpful, but not required

A Google account to create a Maps API key via Google Cloud Console

Description

Build interactive, location-based web apps using the Google Maps JavaScript API. Learn by doing — display maps, search places, get directions, use GeoJSON, show real-time weather, and more!What You’ll Learn:Whether you're building a location-based product, a business finder, or a data-driven dashboard — this course will guide you step-by-step in integrating the Google Maps JavaScript API into your projects.In this practical, hands-on course, you'll learn how to:Embed interactive Google Maps into your websiteAdd custom markers and overlaysDisplay real-time weather data on the map using external APIsLoad GeoJSON files to visualize regions, zones, or country bordersUse Marker Clustering for maps with many pointsAdd search functionality using the Places APIDisplay detailed information like name, photos, and ratings for placesPerform Nearby Searches (e.g., cafes, ATMs)Show directions and routes with multiple stops and travel modesYou’ll work with real-world features used in modern web apps, all with clean, easy-to-follow code.Who This Course Is ForThis course is designed for:Web developers who want to integrate interactive maps into their appsFrontend developers building dashboards, delivery maps, or store locatorsBeginners exploring APIs and map-based featuresAnyone who wants to learn location-based development hands-onWhat You Should Know Before Taking This CourseYou don’t need to be an expert — but you should know:The basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptHow to edit simple web pages using a code editor (like VS Code)Optional: some familiarity with using APIs or JavaScript librariesThis is not a beginner coding course, but everything related to Google Maps is taught clearly, step-by-step.What’s Included in This CourseThe course includes 5 structured modules that cover Google Maps API essentials and real-world use cases:Module 1: Core Map ConceptsSet up your API key and initialize mapsUnderstand map types, zoom, center, and controlsWork with coordinates and map stylingModule 2: Map Events & OverlaysHandle map events like click, drag, and zoomAdd custom markers, icons, and InfoWindowsUse overlays to show additional visual layersModule 3: Dynamic Maps & External DataDisplay real-time weather info from external APIsIntegrate GeoJSON to draw country borders or custom zonesUse Marker Clustering to manage large sets of markers efficientlyShow contextual data using overlays and InfoWindowsModule 4: Places API IntegrationAdd Autocomplete for place searchFetch and display place details, ratings, photosUse Nearby Search and filter by place type (e.g., cafes, hospitals)Module 5: Directions & RoutingCalculate and show directions between pointsCustomize routes with travel modes and waypointsCreate interactive, draggable route maps for better UXOnce enrolled, you get lifetime access, including all future updates. Why Take This Course?Real-world focus: No fluff — just practical coding with useful featuresProject-ready code: Use what you learn directly in your appsLearn by doing: Build real features step-by-step, not just theoryBy the end of this course, you’ll be confident in using the Google Maps JavaScript API to create modern, map-based web applications with features like GeoJSON, weather overlays, place search, clustering, and routing.Let’s Get Started!Join now and start building interactive map features with Google Maps API — one project at a time.

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started with Google Maps: Setup, Basics & Fundamentals

Lecture 1 How Maps Work: Core Concepts & Coordinate System

Lecture 2 Getting Your Google Maps API Key (Step-by-Step)

Lecture 3 Setting Up Your Development Environment

Lecture 4 Your First Google Map: Display a Map on a Web Page

Lecture 5 Fixing 127.0.0.1 vs localhost Issue in Live Server

Lecture 6 Adding Your First Marker on the Map

Lecture 7 Customizing Markers: Icons, Click Events & Animation

Lecture 8 Summary: Getting Started with Google Maps

Section 2: Adding Interactivity: Markers, Events & InfoWindows

Lecture 9 Handling Map Events: Click, Zoom & Drag

Lecture 10 Interactive InfoWindows with Markers

Lecture 11 Drawing Circles & Rectangles on the Map

Lecture 12 Polygon Drawing with Real-Time User Clicks

Lecture 13 Drawing Polylines for Routes & Paths

Lecture 14 Summary: Handling Clicks, Shapes & Custom Overlays

Section 3: Real-Time Maps: Weather, GeoJSON & Marker Clustering

Lecture 15 Displaying Markers from External JSON

Lecture 16 Visualize State Borders with GeoJSON

Lecture 17 Real-Time Weather with External APIs

Lecture 18 Clustering Markers with Google Maps Utility

Lecture 19 Filtering Markers Dynamically

Lecture 20 Summary: Integrating Real-World Data with Google Maps

Section 4: Places API: Autocomplete, Place Details & Nearby Search

Lecture 21 Autocomplete: Search Places on the Map

Lecture 22 Get Place Details by Place ID

Lecture 23 Nearby Search: Find Restaurants or ATMs

Lecture 24 Handle Pagination in Nearby Search Results

Lecture 25 Summary – Working with Google Places API

Section 5: Directions API: Getting From A to B - Directions, Travel Modes & Routing UX

Lecture 26 Getting Started with Directions API

Lecture 27 Creating Interactive Directions on the Map

Lecture 28 Displaying Step-by-Step Instructions

Lecture 29 Allowing Users to Drag and Modify Routes

Lecture 30 Adding Waypoints for Multi-Stop Routes

Lecture 31 Summary: Directions API

Web developers who want to add interactive maps to their projects,Frontend developers building dashboards, delivery zones, or local search tools,Students and hobbyists curious about location-based apps,Anyone who wants to learn Google Maps API through hands-on, real-world examples