@types/google.maps

What is @types/google.maps?

The @types/google.maps package provides TypeScript type definitions for the Google Maps JavaScript API. It allows developers to use the API with TypeScript by offering types for classes, interfaces, and other constructs, enabling type checking and IntelliSense support in code editors.

What are @types/google.maps's main functionalities?

Map Initialization

This code initializes a new Google Map instance on the page, setting the zoom level and the center of the map.

{"const map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), { zoom: 4, center: { lat: -25.344, lng: 131.036 } });"}

Marker Placement

This code places a marker on the map at a specified latitude and longitude, and sets a title for the marker.

{"const marker = new google.maps.Marker({ position: { lat: -25.344, lng: 131.036 }, map: map, title: 'Hello World!' });"}

InfoWindow

This code creates an InfoWindow with some content and attaches it to a marker, so that it opens when the marker is clicked.

{"const infowindow = new google.maps.InfoWindow({ content: 'Uluru (Ayers Rock)' }); marker.addListener('click', function() { infowindow.open(map, marker); });"}

Directions Service

This code uses the Directions Service to calculate a route from Chicago to Los Angeles and then renders it on the map.

{"const directionsService = new google.maps.DirectionsService(); const directionsRenderer = new google.maps.DirectionsRenderer(); directionsRenderer.setMap(map); const request = { origin: 'Chicago, IL', destination: 'Los Angeles, CA', travelMode: 'DRIVING' }; directionsService.route(request, function(result, status) { if (status == 'OK') { directionsRenderer.setDirections(result); } });"}

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README

Installation

npm install --save @types/google.maps

Summary

This package contains type definitions for Google Maps JavaScript API (https://developers.google.com/maps/).

Details

Files were exported from https://github.com/DefinitelyTyped/DefinitelyTyped/tree/master/types/google.maps.

Additional Details

• Last updated: Tue, 09 May 2023 05:02:53 GMT
• Dependencies: none
• Global values: google

Credits

These definitions were written by Alex Muramoto, and Angela Yu.