Course Description:

Google Maps SDK for Android with Kotlin | Masterclass is an in depth course teaching developers how to integrate and use Google Maps into Android applications using the Kotlin based programming language. Stefan Jovanovic, Kotlin Multiplatform Developer professional, leads the course. It provides a perfect balance between theoretical training and real usage, allowing participants to gain the necessary skills to use sophisticated mapping fetures in an efficient and practical manner.

Google Maps SDK for Android with Kotlin | Masterclass starts with how to link Android Studio projects to the Google Cloud Platform: the basics. Then, participants learn how to generate API keys and how to enable the Google Maps SDK in their projects. The course then dives into map customization, including changing map controls, map gestures, types, and styles, and designing dynamic modes like a dark and light theme to provide a better user experience.

A large proportion of the course involves learning how to manipulate the camera and animate camera movements, adjust zoom levels, and deal with map events such as single and long clicks. The course also discusses creating and customizing map markers, info windows, and shapes, including polylines, polygons, and circles.