Google Maps, our trusted travel companion, unveils its inner workings for a peek behind the curtain. Here's a straightforward rundown of the core components that make Google Maps tick:
Location Finder: Pinpoints your current location using GPS, Wi-Fi, or cell tech.
Route Finder: Calculates the quickest route considering traffic and other factors.
Navigation Guru: Offers real-time guidance and updates as you journey.
Address Search: Translates place names into coordinates.
Area Search Service: Collaborates with search and graph processing to plot the best route.
Graph Processing Service: Computes optimal paths, weighing multiple factors.
Data Bank: Stores Google's road data, including names, types, and traffic info.
Push-Sub System: Keeps an eye out for deviations and sends alerts to the right services.
Third-Party Road Data: Google sources road data from government agencies and road companies for precision.
Road Network Graph Builder: Constructs the road network graph, a crucial tool for routing and more.
Load Balancer: Divvies up user requests among servers and services, ensuring a seamless experience for all.
Google Maps, while intricate, boils down to one mission: aiding your exploration and discovery of the world. 🚀
Credit:Santhosh Kumar Mishra & Deepak Shankar Dubey