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Maps SDK for Android overview

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With the Maps SDK for Android, add maps to your Android app including Wear OS apps using Google Maps data, map displays, and map gesture responses. You can also provide additional information for map locations and support user interaction by adding markers, polygons, and overlays to your map.

The SDK supports both the Kotlin and Java programming languages and provides additional libraries and extensions for advanced features and programming techniques.

What's next

Sample code, libraries, and extensions for the SDK:

Github - Sample Code: Complete sample app code and code snippets that use the SDK.
Android Utility Library: A library of advanced features for your map, such as multiple layers, marker clusters, and distance calculation.
KTX Kotlin Extensions: A collection of extensions (Maps Android KTX) that enable you to write more efficient Kotlin code in your app when using the Maps SDK for Android.