Welcome to the ultimate Google Maps SDK for Android masterclass in Kotlin! In this comprehensive course, "Google Maps SDK for Android with Kotlin | Masterclass", you'll dive deep into harnessing the power of Google Maps for your Android applications. Starting with the basics, you'll seamlessly integrate the Google Maps SDK into your projects, learning to generate API keys for both debug and release environments.
From there, you'll explore a plethora of features, from customizing map controls and gestures to applying various map types and styles, including sleek dark and light themes. Delve into the intricacies of map animations, event handling, and marker customization, empowering you to create dynamic and engaging map-based experiences.
But we won't stop at theory! Get ready to build a real-world application, the Distance Tracker. By leveraging foreground services and runtime permissions best practices, you'll develop an app capable of tracking users' locations and calculating distances travelled, even when running in the background. With hands-on practice and expert guidance, this course, "Google Maps SDK for Android with Kotlin | Masterclass", will elevate your skills and empower you to create impactful Android applications with confidence.
Google Maps SDK for Android with Kotlin | Masterclass Table of Contents:
- Connect project with Google Cloud Platform
- Generate Maps SDK API keys
- Customize map style and type
- Manipulate map controls and gestures
- Control map camera position and movement
- Implement markers, polylines, polygons, circles, and shapes
- Visualize 3D buildings and set map boundaries
- Handle map events and integrate GeoJSON data
- Utilize ground overlays and draw heatmaps
- Enhance user engagement with marker clusters
- Calculate distance and implement foreground service
- Manage location permissions and background functionality
- Enable My Location layer and device localization
- Provide notification updates
- Integrate with Navigation Component and Data Binding
- Utilize Dagger-Hilt for dependency injection
- Build Distance Tracker application
Who is this course for?
- Android and Kotlin Developers
