Use native Google Maps database to Store Locator - maps

Is there any way to use Google maps native markers instead of having to create my own database?
Can't find any article talking about this possibility.

You could use the Google Places API: https://developers.google.com/places/documentation/
But why not create your own to ensure accuracy?

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Using Google Maps website to create a keyless Embedded map

I notice that, if I follow the instructions on this google maps answer, there is no information about the requirement for an API key when embedding a Google Map iframe into the HTML of my website or blog.
What will be the requirements for this sort of use regarding keyless embedded maps access following June 11?
None I suppose,
I'm using ruby explaining the code below
<iframe ... src="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=#{question}&z=15&ie=UTF8&iwloc=&output=embed" ... ></iframe>
So far this is working (Aug 30) and should be working for a while since it's the Maps way to share addresses. This embed forces a couple logos related to Google like, Maps Embed API (free but not keyless)
If you plan to use Maps as a developer with other options please consider registering an API in Google cloud.
Meanwhile, you could use it like you are using it.

Text search in Google app store

Our application is using Google App Engine and DataStore for the server side.
We are storing Blogs model with name and description in the datastore.
We want to provide search feature for the description. We could not find correct way to do it.
Can anyone guide us the correct method to search blogs with specific description?
You need to use the search service (which is currently experimental).

Any javascript adapter / wrapper library for web maps such as Google Maps and Yahoo Maps and Bing Maps?

Is there any available javascript adapter/wrapper library which can be used instead of programming directly to a specific API such as Google's API ?
I am just about to learn how to use web mapping services, and now want to figure out which mapping service I want use for a new website under development.
Though, I would like to make it easy to switch into some other mapping service without rewriting lots of code, and would prefer to simply reconfigure which mapping service to use, so I can just keep on programming to a generic adapter API instead of rewriting code when for example switching from using Google Maps to Yahoo Maps.
For example, in the tutorial at:
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/tutorial.html
there are some Google specific types such as 'google.maps.LatLng' , 'google.maps.Map' , 'google.maps.MapTypeId' and I guess that Bing and Yahoo API's have their corresponding types for doing a similar things.
So, the main question is if there is any generic adapter/wrapper API library that provides a general abstraction API with different implementations targeting specific mapping API's ?
There is one such api called Mapstraction. It allows one to develop for bing/Google/Yahoo with the same set of instructions.
The disadvantage is that these map providers are not equal feature wise, and so there might be a gap between Mapstraction api and the native ones. But for simple things you shouldn't have a problem.

Developing for Google App Engine and using the datastore

I am just getting started with Google Web Toolkit and Google App Engine and have a quick question. I think I understand how to use the datastore now but I was wondering if there is a way that I can quickly create a "database" with static data from an excel sheet? I just need to add some data for a proof of concept later this week.
I am picturing something similar to a SQL database browser where I can just import the data?
I developing in Eclipse with appropriate plugins.
Thanks,
Rob
The easiest way to do this would be to save your spreadsheet as a CSV file, then use the bulkloader to load it into the datastore.
Your best bet is probably to write something to handle uploading it, or to handle processing it on the server.
However, you should also look at the bulk loader. It might be able to save you a little bit of time.
Here is the API (Google Documents List API) that "allows client applications to programmatically access and manipulate user data stored with Google Documents".

Is it possible to use Bings street view with ASP.NET or Silverlight?

I wont write web application, which will use street view of Bing(or Googles one if it can be used by ASP.NET or Silverlight).
I found SDK for Bing map: http://www.microsoft.com/maps/isdk/silverlight/
But I need streets 3D view.
Is it possible?
Thanks.
Yes, it's possible - see Bing Maps Extended Modes.
Also check out these articles:
http://www.bing.com/toolbox/blogs/maps/archive/2009/12/10/adding-streetside-and-enhanced-birds-eye-to-your-applications.aspx
http://innovativesingapore.com/2010/06/bing-maps-streetside-api/
Please Note
The Microsoft Connect page for the Bing Maps SDK is the authoritative site for the SDK. The links to Connect within in the 2 above URLs are to a deprecated site. Use https://connect.microsoft.com/bingmapapps instead.

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