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Location and map integration

Google Maps API+Özel Yazılım

Add map display, address search, geocoding, and route planning to your app via Google Maps API.

Quick answer

Google Maps API integration connects the world's most popular map platform to your web or mobile app. Maps JavaScript API (web map), Geocoding API (address → coordinates), Directions API (routing), Distance Matrix API (distance calc), and Places API (place search) are the main modules. $200/month free credit makes it free for most SMBs.

Setup cost

$350-1.4K

Monthly

$200/month free credit → SMBs usually $0. High traffic: $50-500/month

Duration

1-2 weeks

Who is this for

→Cargo + courier location tracking

→Restaurant/branch map

→Real estate listing map

→Delivery routing + optimization

→Nearest branch finder (locator)

Data flow

User → App → Google Maps JavaScript SDK (web) / Maps SDK (Android/iOS) → Google Maps API. Geocoding: address string → lat/lng. Directions: origin + destination → route.

Setup steps

  1. 01

    Google Cloud Console + API key

    console.cloud.google.com → Create project → Enable Maps APIs → Get API key. Add HTTP referrer restriction (security).

  2. 02

    Web map integration

    Load Maps JavaScript API → `new google.maps.Map(element, {center, zoom})`. Add Marker, InfoWindow, Polygon.

  3. 03

    Geocoding

    User types address → Geocoding API → lat/lng → pin on map. Improve UX with Autocomplete Places API.

  4. 04

    Directions API

    Origin + destination → DirectionsService → DirectionsRenderer. Traffic info + alternative routes.

  5. 05

    Distance Matrix

    Multiple origin → destination distances. For cargo + delivery cost calculation.

  6. 06

    Billing + limit setup

    Set Google Cloud Billing alert. $200/month free → after that $2-7/1000 requests.

Common pitfalls

  • API key security (leaked key = billing explosion)
  • No HTTP referrer restriction = key abuse
  • Places API most expensive ($17/1000 req) — use autocomplete carefully
  • Mobile: separate Android + iOS SDK setup
  • High traffic: billing monitoring + alerts are essential

Frequently asked questions

Alternatives to Google Maps?

OpenStreetMap + Leaflet.js (free, open-source), Mapbox (beautiful styles, $0-500/month), HERE Maps (enterprise). Turkey-focused: Yandex Maps. Google Maps has the highest user recognition.

How much does $200/month cover?

Maps JavaScript API: 28,000 map loads. Geocoding: 40,000 requests. Directions: 10,000 requests. Usually enough for an SMB app.

Google Maps for cargo tracking?

Directions + real-time location (WebSocket / Firebase) + Maps JS API combination. Driver app: React Native Maps + Google Maps SDK.

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