GoogleMaps

Description

Want to geocode something? Looking for directions? This library brings the Google Maps API Web Services to Julia, and supports the following Google Maps APIs:

• Directions API
• Geocoding API
• Places API
• Roads API

Keep in mind that the same terms and conditions apply to usage of the APIs when they're accessed through this library.

API keys

Each Google Maps Web Service request requires an API key or client ID. API keys are freely available with a Google Account at https://developers.google.com/console.

To get an API key:

1. Visit https://developers.google.com/console and log in with a Google Account.
2. Select one of your existing projects, or create a new project.
3. Enable the API(s) you want to use. GoogleMaps.jl accesses the following APIs:
   • Directions API
   • Geocoding API
   • Places API
   • Roads API
4. Create a new Server key.
5. If you'd like to restrict requests to a specific IP address, do so now.

For guided help, follow the instructions for the Directions API. You only need one API key, but remember to enable all the APIs you need. For even more information, see the guide to API keys.

Usage Limits

https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/directions/usage-limits

Displaying a map

The Google Maps Directions API may only be used in conjunction with displaying results on a Google map. It is prohibited to use Google Maps Directions API data without displaying a Google map.

Attributions for third-party content

If the response from the Google Maps Directions API includes transit details, your application must display the names and URLs of the transit agencies that supply the trip results. See the agencies array in the Google Maps Directions API response for a specification of the relevant fields. We recommend that you place this information below any Google Maps Directions API data.

Providing terms of use and privacy policy

If you develop a Google Maps Directions API application, you must make available a Terms of Use and a Privacy Policy with your application which meets the guidelines outlined in section 9.3 of the Google Maps APIs Terms of Service:

• Your Terms of Use and Privacy Policy must be publicly available.
• You must explicitly state in your application's Terms of Use that by using your application, users are bound by Google’s Terms of Service.
• You must notify users in your Privacy Policy that you are using the Google Maps API(s) and incorporate by reference the Google Privacy Policy.