Tuts+ tutorial: Getting Started With Google Maps for Android: Basics

Instructor: Paul Trebilcox-Ruiz

Without a doubt, maps are one of the most useful tools for users when included in an app. This tutorial is the first in a series going over Google Maps v2 for Android. It will cover setting up the Google Maps API through the Google Developer Console, including a map fragment in your applications, displaying the user's location, adding markers, drawing on the map, and some general methods that will add utility to your app.

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