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Incorporating generative AI into your game development process with Gemini and Gemma AI
Learn how generative AI can be used in different stages of game development from preproduction to in-game solutions using Gemini AI and Gemma model.
Build an agent-powered travel planning app with Generative AI
Learn how to use Flutter and Genkit to build multi-platform apps that can seamlessly integrate with AI.
Creating a multiplayer crossword with the Gemini API, Flutter, and Firebase
Learn how the Google engineering teams created a multiplayer crossword using Gemini, Flutter, and Firebase.
Getting started with the Gemini API and Dart and Flutter
Learn how to use the Gemini API and the Google AI Dart SDK to prototype generative AI in Dart and Flutter applications.
Leveraging the Gemini Pro Vision model for image understanding, multimodal prompts and accessibility
Learn how to use the multimodal features of the Gemini model to analyze HTML documents and image files for the purpose of adding accessible descriptions to a webpage in a NodeJS script.
Getting started with the Gemini API and Android
Learn how to use the Gemini API and the Google AI SDK to prototype generative AI in Android applications.
Getting started with the Gemini API and Swift
Learn how to use the Gemini API and the Google AI Swift SDK to prototype generative AI with Swift.
Getting started with the Gemini API and Web Apps
Learn how to use the Gemini API and the Google AI JavaScript SDK to prototype generative AI for web apps.
Getting started with Google AI Studio, Gemini AI and NodeJS
Learn how to prototype text-based prompts with Google AI Studio and get started writing your first Gemini AI NodeJS script.
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Improve local discovery with Nearby Search (New) API
In this document, you will look into how to use Nearby Search (New) API to build a simple and cost effective local discovery experience. A local discovery experience shows users key places of interest near a location you specify when searching for a
Tips to create the best user experience when navigating to locations with a car
This document is a refresh to an older article that used previous versions of the GMP APIs. This content is updated to the new version of the Places API launched in 2023-24 and Routes API launched in 2023. Typically when the user is driving to a
3d Storytelling: customizations guide
This guide will walk you through different ways the 3D Storytelling solution can be customized, allowing you to create captivating geolocation stories. You have the flexibility to configure their storytelling solution through two convenient methods.
Assess the Impact of Aerial View on Your Business
Short form video formats are widely used today because they hold a users' attention for longer periods of time. With this in mind, Google combined the power of short form video with 3D imagery to develop Aerial View; a synthetic drone-like video of a
High Volume Address Validation library
In a previous few articles we introduced the concept of High Volume Address Validation and how to use it in different scenarios. In this article we will take a look at a python library designed to help you get started quickly to implement High Volume
Air quality awareness for Places using Air Quality API
In this document, you will look into how to use Air Quality API to build rich place search experiences. We will show how air quality can be a signal of value for users from the very beginning until the end of the funnel and how Air Quality API data
Google Maps Platform
Air Quality and Pollen APIs offer great opportunities to add more insights into a trip or map at any given location. There are two ways to consume the data available from those APIs: index as text or heatmap tiles as raster images. While using the
3D Storytelling: Use the editor to build a story
Ready to create captivating 3D stories that take viewers on a journey through real-world locations? This guide will show you how to build a new story using the built-in editor. Use our intuitive interface to adjust titles, descriptions, images, and
Building location validation capability using Google Maps Platform
You often have needs for validating the location of a place. There are a few different services in Google Maps Platform which can help you with this use case. This document helps you choose between the two primary location validation services -
Engage Customers with Aerial View
This document describes various design patterns and ideas to get you started on your Aerial View journey. How you present Aerial View to your customers must be carefully considered to ensure you see a good level of engagement with the product, and
Visualize your data with BigQuery and Datasets API
This document provides a reference architecture and example for creating map data visualizations with location data in Google Cloud BigQuery and Google Maps Platform Datasets API, such as analyzing open municipal data, creating a telecommunication
Use Address Validation API to process addresses at high volume
As a developer, you often work with datasets containing customer addresses which may not be of good quality. You need to ensure that addresses are correct for use cases ranging from customer ID verification, to delivery, and more. The Address
Measuring the impact of Address Validation using an A/B test
This document describes techniques to consider when performing an A/B test of Google Maps Platform Place Autocomplete and Address Validation APIs. A couple of benefits of using Place Autocomplete and Address Validation API are as follows: To improve
Outdoor to indoor navigation with Oriient and Google Maps Platform
Omnichannel shopping continues to be the new normal, with more and more shoppers using a variety of channels to research and purchase products. However, the physical shopping experience is still not frictionless. Outdoor to indoor mapping can help to
3D Area Explorer: Customization guide
3D Area Explorer is a solution that empowers you to explore communities in captivating 3D. The solution leverages: Google's Photorealistic 3D Tiles, Places Search, Place Details, and Autocomplete APIs. Enable The 3D Area Explorer solution is highly
Engage customers in real time with Advanced Markers & Firebase
Disable comment: Google Maps Platform enables customers to develop unique experiences by customizing the visual design of their map markers using Advanced Markers. In this document we will explore how customers can go one step further and
Trigger geofences client-side to track mobile assets with Nav SDK
This document describes what client-side geofencing is, when to use it, and how to apply it to use cases in a mobile application. It also shows how to implement an example on Android using the Google Navigation SDK. Companies often need to know when
3D storytelling getting started
The Storytelling Solution is a versatile tool for journalists, travelers, and enthusiasts to weave narratives into geographic landscapes. It offers an engaging platform where stories come to life using Google Maps Platform photorealistic 3D Tiles.
Design Patterns for High Volume Address Validation on Google Cloud Platform
The High Volume Address Validation tutorial guided you through different scenarios where high volume address validation can be used. In this tutorial, we will introduce you to different design patterns within Google Cloud Platform for running High
Search Along Route with Places API
This document describes how to find a hotel, a restaurant or a gas station along a planned route. You will learn how to use Routes API to get a route polyline and use that with Places API Search Along Route (SAR) request. Also you will learn how to
Billing guide for Google Maps Platform and Mobility
Before you implement a new Google Maps project in production, you want to make sure that your setup is correct so you pay the right amount for the products that you are using. In this document, we cover aspects to make sure you have (i) billing
See your data in real time with Data-driven styling
This document describes why and how to implement dynamic Data-driven styling of Google Boundaries using the Maps JavaScript API, which is useful for a variety of use cases across industries and segments. Data-driven styling is a Google Maps Platform
Generate near-real time events with Fleet Engine and the Fleet Events Reference Solution
Near-real time signals from the fleet operating on the ground are useful to businesses in a number of ways. For example, businesses can use these to: This document illustrates how developers can turn signals from Google Maps Platform's "
Address Validation for Ecommerce Checkout
This document describes methods for combining Place Autocomplete, Address Validation API 1, and Maps in an ecommerce checkout for the purpose of capturing high quality addresses. Google recommends familiarity with the following: Collect accurate
Direct Users to Google Maps Places Details and Directions with Maps URL or Places API
In today's location-aware world, users expect seamless access to place information, directions, and navigation. Whether it’s through a messenger app, a local context discovery app, a logistics and transportation platform, a travel planner, or a real
Address Validation API in Google Sheets
In this document, we will look into how to use the Address Validation API in Google Sheets in order to test the service in a quick and light way. As a non-developer, while willing to work with data coming from Google Maps Platform such as Address
3D Area Explorer getting started
The 3D Area Explorer solution gives you an entirely new way to discover and experience locations. This solution leverages the capabilities of Google Maps Platform Photorealistic 3D Tiles and the Places API to create captivating, interactive 3D
Enhance the accuracy of Address input for Aerial View
We know you're excited to see your property in stunning 3D, and we want to help make sure that the process goes smoothly. This document discusses several techniques you can use to self-validate the quality of your address before submitting it to
Tips to create the best user experience when navigating to locations with a car
There is a newer version of this document with examples of how to use new Places API and Routes API. Typically when the user is driving to a point-of-interest (POI) they would actually require navigation to a nearby location such as a parking lot or
Choose an Address Validation solution
Address Validation provides value for a variety of use cases and there are key considerations beyond the raw quality of testing results we suggest you explore. For example: a holistic view of compatible products in a user flow such as Place