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Google_Maps_Embed is a versatile Ruby gem designed to simplify the generation of Google Maps URLs for embedding static and dynamic maps in web applications. Designed with Rails in mind. Key features include: - Flexible Configuration: Define map parameters dynamically, including center coordinates, zoom levels, markers, and paths. - API Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Google Maps API to generate reliable map URLs. - URL Signing: Optionally signs URLs for secure API usage when configured with a secret key. - Customization: Easily customize map dimensions, marker styles, and path configurations. - Simplified Usage: Streamlined methods for constructing map URLs, ensuring compatibility and consistency. Ideal for web developers seeking efficient map integration solutions.
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Google_Maps_Embed

Gem Version

Currently a Work in Progress

Installation

Install the gem and add to the application's Gemfile by executing:

$ bundle add google_maps_embed

If bundler is not being used to manage dependencies, install the gem by executing:

$ gem install google_maps_embed

Usage

Rails

Setup

  1. Initialize the Rails configuration by running the command rails g google_maps_embed:install in the directory of your rails application.

  2. Add your Google Maps API keys to the configuration file config/initializers/google_maps_embed.rb

Static Map

Creating a Static Map will generate a URL. This can be used in the src=... for an image tag or as a link to download.

google_maps_embed(type: :static, address: "orlando, florida", zoom: 1)

Dynamic Embedded Maps

Creating a Dynamic Map will generate an iframe. These can be used in .erb files.

<%= google_maps_embed(type: :place,
  q: "Orlando, FL",
  width: "fit",
  height: "450",
  zoom: 17) %>

Development

After checking out the repo, run bin/setup to install dependencies. Then, run rake test to run the tests. You can also run bin/console for an interactive prompt that will allow you to experiment.

To install this gem onto your local machine, run bundle exec rake install. To release a new version, update the version number in version.rb, and then run bundle exec rake release, which will create a git tag for the version, push git commits and the created tag, and push the .gem file to rubygems.org.

Contributing

Bug reports and pull requests are welcome on GitHub at https://github.com/anazworth/google_maps_embed. This project is intended to be a safe, welcoming space for collaboration, and contributors are expected to adhere to the code of conduct.

License

The gem is available as open source under the terms of the MIT License.

Code of Conduct

Everyone interacting in the Google_Maps_Embed project's codebases, issue trackers, chat rooms and mailing lists is expected to follow the code of conduct.