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Google Maps Platform JavaScript API with Matt Toon

Sep 25, 2024
Matt Toon, a Solutions Engineering Manager at Google Maps with expertise in geospatial data, joins Josh Goldberg, an open-source developer and TypeScript advocate. They discuss the evolution of the Google Maps JavaScript API, from static images to immersive 3D mapping. Toon highlights advancements like aerial imagery rendering and dynamic vector graphics that enhance user experience. The duo also explores the educational benefits of 3D mapping and shares insights on the collaboration needed to optimize geospatial applications for developers.
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