C H A P T E R  4

Map Maker: Combining Google Maps and the Canvas

In this chapter, you will learn how to do the follwing:

  • Use the Google Maps API to display a map at a specific location
  • Draw graphics on a canvas using transparency (also known as the alpha or opacity level) and a customized cursor icon
  • Provide a graphical user interface (GUI) to your users by combining the use of Google Maps and HTML5 features by managing the events and the z-index levels
  • Calculate the distance between two geographical locations

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