Title picture source http//maps.google.com/ 2 Outline What are
Google Maps anyway Why use Google Maps anyway History behind the
Google Maps What difference does it make to us Trends in the
usage of Google Map API What are Google Map APIs Basic Concepts
of an API Using Google API Advantages of using Google Map API.
Using a Google Map on our Web Applications Google Map MashUps
and its use Some practical examples of Google Map 3 What is
Google Maps Google Maps (for a time named Google Local) is a
free web mapping service application and technology provided by
Google that powers many map-based services including the Google
Maps website Google Ride Finder and embedded maps on third-party
websites via the Google Maps API (Application Process
Interface). It offers street maps a Route Planner and an urban
business locator for numerous countries around the world. 4
Clients (Standard Browsers) Static Images (GIF) GML View (GML)
INTERNET WEB CLIENTS HTTP HTTP HTTP WEB SERVER CGI Communication
Layer Geospatial Analysis L