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Google Map Api Keys

Set here Google place API key. You can get full tutorial from the Flutter App documentation.

Google Place API Keys

Google Maps Integration​

Learn how to set up and configure Google Maps API for your eGrocer store.

Getting Started​

  1. Create Google Cloud Project

    • Go to Google Cloud Console
    • Create a new project or select existing one
    • Enable billing for the project

  2. Enable Required APIs

    • Maps JavaScript API
    • Places API
    • Geocoding API
    • Distance Matrix API
    • Directions API

Generate API Key​

  1. Create Credentials

    • Go to Credentials page
    • Click "Create Credentials"
    • Select "API Key"

  2. Restrict API Key

    • Set application restrictions
    • Add HTTP referrers
    • Limit to specific APIs

Configure in Admin Panel​

  1. Access Settings

    • Login to admin panel
    • Go to Settings > Google Maps
    • Enter API key

  2. Additional Settings

    • Default map center
    • Default zoom level
    • Map style options

Testing Configuration​

  1. Verify Map Display

    • Check map loading
    • Test location search
    • Verify geocoding

  2. Test Features

    • Address autocomplete
    • Distance calculation
    • Route planning

API Usage​

Store Location​

// Example map initialization
function initMap() {
  const map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("map"), {
    center: { lat: YOUR_LAT, lng: YOUR_LNG },
    zoom: 15,
  });
}

Delivery Zone​

// Example delivery zone circle
const deliveryZone = new google.maps.Circle({
  map: map,
  center: storeLocation,
  radius: deliveryRadius,
});

Address Autocomplete​

// Example autocomplete implementation
const autocomplete = new google.maps.places.Autocomplete(
  document.getElementById("address-input"),
  { types: ["address"] }
);

Best Practices​

  1. API Key Security

    • Restrict API key usage
    • Monitor API usage
    • Regular key rotation

  2. Performance

    • Load APIs asynchronously
    • Use lazy loading
    • Implement caching

  3. Error Handling

    • Handle API load failures
    • Implement fallbacks
    • Monitor errors

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. Map Not Loading

    • Check API key
    • Verify domain restrictions
    • Console for errors

  2. Geocoding Failures

    • Check API quota
    • Verify address format
    • Test API access

  3. Billing Issues

    • Check billing status
    • Monitor usage
    • Set budget alerts

Important Notes​

  1. Usage Limits

    • Monitor API usage
    • Set up alerts
    • Check pricing

  2. Updates

    • Keep APIs updated
    • Check deprecations
    • Follow changes

  3. Support

    • Google Maps support
    • Documentation
    • Community forums