google-api-summary.md

Google Places APIs

/maps/api/place/autocomplete

• Takes input string and return multiple matching addresses with place_id
• Can use lat,lng location + radius to create bias result
• result is different than /textsearch
• ex: no result for ไลฟ์ สุทธิสาร

/maps/api/place/queryautocomplete

• Can process request like 'cafe near me'

/maps/api/place/textsearch

• Takes querystring and return matching addresses with placeid, lat and lng
• result is different than /autocomplete
• ex: return one result for ไลฟ์ สุทธิสาร

/maps/api/place/details

• Takes placeid and return address and coordinate

/maps/api/place/findplacefromtext

• Basically /autocomplete with single result
• No result for ไลฟ์ สุทธิสาร, while /textsearch has result

/maps/api/place/nearbysearch

• Takes location (lat,lng) and radius in meter and return nearby business establisment with address, placeid, rating, opening hours, etc
• Only return business establishments
• cost 10x request

/maps/api/place/geocode

• Takes lng,lat and return multiple addresses and place_ids (from most to least specific of that exact same spot)
• for example:
  • Result 1: 699, Jalan Damansara, TTDI, 60000 KL
  • Result 2: Jalan Damansara, TTDI, 60000 KL
  • Result 3: TTDI, 60000 KL
  • Result 4: KL

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Map drag and pin to get address

1. Drag map to get coordinate
2. Call /geocode to get address
3. Call /autocomplete with the address
4. Call /textsearch if no result
5. Optional /nearbysearch if needed

Autocomplete

1. /autocomplete with input text
2. /textsearch if no result
3. To get coordinate, call /details with placeid