Tag Archives: Google Maps API 3

• Adding Multiple Markers to Google Maps from JSON March 23rd, 2012

  Recently I’ve been receiving several emails from readers of my book, Beginning Google Maps API 3, that has a problem adding information to multiple InfoWindows when loading markers dynamically via JSON data. In my book I have in fact described … Continue reading →

• Calculating Distances and Areas in Google Maps API 3 April 7th, 2011

  As I mentioned in the article Extending Google Maps API 3 with libraries a couple of weeks ago, you can add functionality to the Google Maps API by using libraries. One of these libraries are the Geometry Library. In this … Continue reading →

• 45° imagery view in Google Maps March 17th, 2011

  In the latest version of Google Maps API 3 (version 3.4) a new exciting feature is introduced: 45° imagery in selected cities around the world. This feature will let you see the world from a whole new angle. This change … Continue reading →

• Extending Google Maps API 3 with libraries March 8th, 2011

  Google Maps API 3 is streamlined to include just the core functionality needed to create basic maps. It’s architected that way too ensure that the API will load as fast as possible. It’s unnecessary for the browser to download and … Continue reading →

• Dancing markers December 9th, 2010

  The Google Maps API team recently added an eye catching new feature to the Google Maps API v3 which makes it possible to animate markers. This feature has been available in v2 for quite some time and occurs when you … Continue reading →

• My book is now available for pre-order April 12th, 2010

  Here’s an update on how my book project is progressing. The good news is that I have signed a contract with Apress, so they’re going to publish it. I must say that I’m pretty excited about that. It was pretty … Continue reading →

• Beta chapter from my upcoming book on Google Maps API v3 November 22nd, 2009

  I am in the process of writing a book about the new Google Maps API v3. I thought that I would make the process a bit more open by releasing beta chapters that some people might read and give feedback … Continue reading →

• Google Maps API 3 – InfoWindows September 21st, 2009

  Using InfoWindows is a brilliant way to display information about a certain location. Since they provides you with a space to put text or whatever HTML you please, they can be used in very interesting ways. In this article, which … Continue reading →

• Google Maps API 3 – Markers July 28th, 2009

  Markers are the perfect way to put places of interest on a map and that’s probably one of the most used features in digital maps. In this article, which is the third in a series about Google Maps API 3, … Continue reading →

• Google Maps API 3 – The basics June 5th, 2009

  The Google Maps API has evolved to version 3. This version is a complete rewrite and focuses primarily on speed. The new API also features new ways of using it. This article is the first in a series exploring version … Continue reading →