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Google Maps
Introduction
Google API features many useful tools for web masters and web application developers alike.
One of them is Google Maps – an excellent framework provided by Google for free (presently Google Maps do not even include advertising – see Google API Terms of use).
In this article we will look at some examples of how this feature can be incorporated into your web pages.
Generating the API Key
To use Google Maps API, you have to generate a unique API key which would work only for the domain and the directory it has been generated for.
If you try to use this key on some other domain the map will not work and the page will display a JavaScript warning to let you know that the API key and the domain do not match.
This however should not be a problem since number of the API Keys is presently unlimited.
To generate your API Keys follow this link http://www.google.com/apis/maps/signup.html
Alex July
Alex July is a Vancouver-based (Canada, British Columbia) Web Developer/ Graphic Artist who has an extensive experience in both creative realms.
He is also a host of Linecraft.com where he is showcasing his skills and sharing experience with the developers community. For the past 3 years Alex has been focusing on the development of Rich Internet Applications using Macromedia Flash technology.
When away from the computer Alex is practicing Martial Arts, playing guitar and enjoying time with his wonderful family.