Interactive maps are a powerful tool for data visualization and user interfaces. Providing rich content based on geographic location is the cornerstone of many apps such as Yelp, Zillow, and Road Trippers. In this post we are going to create an interactive map of campgrounds using the Google Maps API, JavaScript, and Python.
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Distance: measurements between points
Finding the distance between two latitude, longitude points is a small but important function of our favorite apps and gadgets. When building campnear.me, a web platform for camping in the Pacific Northwest, I knew distance would be an important feature for searching campgrounds. In this post I’ll cover several ways to measure geographic distances and how to decide what works best for your application. Geographic distance Distance between two points… sounds like that Pythagoras…