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If you've ever heard Scott Davis speak on the various real world mapping APIs, then you know how easy it can be to get started with your own mapping applications. He really makes the topic come alive with lots of relevant, clear examples. You come away knowing enough to get started immediately with just the sample code from his presentation.
I got to hear Scott at a No Fluff Just Stuff conference in Reston, Virginia earlier this year and it was great. I still have the Power Points on my desk! :)
However, he's now made it easier for everyone to participate. Scott just completed a Friday for the Pragmatic Programmers. A Friday is a short, PDF only document. Friday's are designed to get the information in your hands quickly and easily, so they are short and to the point. They are also much cheaper than a book!
Scott's Friday is called Google Maps API: Adding Where To Your Application and brings the same flavor of his NFJS talks to your desktop The code snippets can be copied right out and the links are clickable.
If you have thought about tinkering with the mapping API from Google, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy of Scott's paper. I think you'll be glad you did. It's a great way to jump start your mapping work or just learn something new to exercise your brain.
Obligatory disclaimer: the Pragmatic Programmers also published a book of mine.
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