better-google-maps

A mapping software written in C++ utilizing EZGL Graphics library, GTK++ glade and OSM (OpenStreetMap) database API.

• Note: Source code cannot be provided as this project was made as a part of ECE297 course at the University of Toronto.
• Collarborators: Asma Surti (https://github.com/asmasurti) and Kartikey Sachdeva (https://github.com/lilkarti)

Logistical Highlights

Key funtionalities

• Basic map funtionalities (Display streets & names, point of interests, features.. etc)
• Support big cities of multiple countries
• Multi-language support
• Show the fastest route from point A to B
• Dark mode / Colour blind mode
• Search intersection of two streets, search Point of Interests
• Dynamic status updates and error messages
• Autocomplete feature
• Help menu

Screenshots

• Direction output

• Autocomplete

• Color Modes

Dark Mode	Colourblind Mode

• Help menu

• Additional window

Notable algorithms

• dijkstra's
• A*
• Greedy

Final Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NjmtUHWBHqR4O14xlEp0tizNLhyuXnvbxOg7oNvCxLk/edit?usp=sharing