Product Description

Beginning Google Maps Mashups with Mapplets, KML, and GeoRSS is a beginner’s guide to creating web mashups using Google mapping technology. Serves as a single–source primer to displaying data on Google MapsCovers both mapplets and the Google Maps APIProvides everything you need to start participating in the Geographic Web What you’ll learn“Mash up” GeoWeb services onto a Google map.Package your mashup as a mapplet and publish it to maps.google.com.Enhance your map with driving directions, local search, map advertising, and more.Discover common Google–mapping mistakes to avoid.Find out how and when to geocode existing data into mappable coordinates.Deliver your own data as GeoXML. Who is this book for? This book is for web designers and developers who have not worked with Google Maps or geographic data before. A working knowledge of HTML is required, and some programming experience is beneficial. About the Apress Beginning SeriesThe Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry–level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from “novice to professional.” You’ll start your journey by seeing what you need to know—but without needless theory and filler. You’ll build your skill set by learning how to put together real–world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there—it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #151231 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Customer Reviews

This really does what it says
He takes you through examples (from simple to complex) and at every step he explains the new features that he has introduced; although you can just download the code from his website, and change the co-ordinates and text to create your own Google Maps. He even includes an introduction to Javascript.