How to integrate Google Maps into a Vue 3 application

Google Maps Platform: An overview

• Google Maps Platform provides various APIs for mapping and location-based services.
• APIs include Maps JavaScript API, Maps Static API, Maps Embed API, Directions API, Geolocation API, and Places API.

Integrating Google Maps in a Vue 3 app

• Start by creating a new Vue project and installing the necessary dependencies.
• Import the vue-google-maps package and set up the Vue app to use it.
• Configure the API key and import the base GMap component to render a simple map.

Rendering a simple map with vue-google-maps

• Use the GMap component to render a map on the page.
• Customize the map by setting props like center, zoom, mapType, width, height, and options.

Implementing advanced Google Maps features

• Use prebuilt components like GMarker, GCluster, GInfoWindow, GPolyline, and GPlacesAutocomplete to add functionality to the map.
• Add markers to specific locations and attach info windows that show additional information when clicked.
• Cluster markers to optimize performance.
• Show polylines to indicate paths between points.
• Implement autocomplete for location search using the GPlacesAutocomplete component.

How to integrate Google Maps into a Vue 3 application

This guide explains how to integrate Google Maps into a Vue 3 application step by step. It starts with a brief overview of the Google Maps Platform and its different APIs. Then, it walks you through the process of integrating Google Maps into a Vue 3 application using the vue-google-maps package. It covers rendering a simple map, implementing advanced features like markers with info windows and autocomplete for location search, and customizing the map appearance and behavior.