Mastering Google Maps for Backend Developers

What you'll learn
Use Java & Spring Boot to build backend APIs for geocoding, routing, ETAs, Places, and static maps.
Apply spatial logic to validate service areas and find the nearest drivers or warehouses.
Compute routes and ETAs using Routes and Route Matrix APIs for real delivery workflows.
Design scalable backend mapping features used in logistics and location-based systems.
Requirements
Basic knowledge of Java
Familiarity with Spring Boot fundamentals
Ability to work with REST APIs
No prior Google Maps experience required
Description
Master the backend side of Google Maps using Java and Spring Boot - and build real logistics, delivery, and location-intelligence systems the way industry apps do.In this hands-on course, you'll learn how to integrate Google Maps Web Services directly into your backend, without relying on any frontend map widgets. Every lesson is designed around real delivery and logistics use-cases, such as validating customer addresses, computing routes and ETAs, finding the nearest warehouse or driver, discovering restaurants, and generating map snapshots.By the end, you'll be able to design and build production-ready mapping APIs that power modern backend systems. What You Will BuildThroughout the course, you will implement a complete set of Google Maps features including:> Forward GeocodingConvert messy human addresses into clean GPS coordinates for routing and ETAs.> Reverse GeocodingTurn GPS coordinates into readable addresses for tracking and delivery workflows.> Geometry & Spatial LogicCalculate distances, check service areas, find nearest resources, and build a spatial decision engine.> Routes API (Compute Routes)Generate road-accurate routes, distances, ETAs, step-by-step navigation, and multi-stop paths.> Route Matrix (Distance Matrix)Compare multiple drivers or warehouses and pick the fastest option automatically.> Places API (Backend Discovery)Search restaurants, fetch business details, and integrate place data into checkout flows.> Static Maps APIGenerate backend-only map images with markers, routes, and location snapshots. Why This Course Is DifferentThis is not a frontend Google Maps tutorial.This course focuses entirely on backend development, where Maps APIs are used forelivery logicETAs and dispatch systemsLocation validationDriver and warehouse matchingMarketplace restaurant discoveryAutomated route planningBackend snapshot generationAll examples use pure Java + Spring Boot, following clean architecture and production-style patterns.Who This Course Is ForThis course is perfect for:Backend developers who want to integrate Google Maps into real systemsJava / Spring Boot developers looking to build location-aware applicationsEngineers working on delivery, logistics, or marketplace platformsAnyone building routing, ETAs, restaurant search, or geospatial featuresNo prior Maps experience is needed - everything is explained step-by-step. Technologies You'll UseJava 17Spring BootGoogle Maps Web Services (Geocoding, Routing, Matrix, Places, Static Maps)REST APIsProfessional backend design patternsBy the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:Build backend APIs for geocoding, routing, ETAs, and place discoveryValidate service areas using geometry and spatial logicRank drivers and warehouses using distance/ETA matricesGenerate static map snapshots purely from the backendCombine multiple Maps APIs into full delivery workflowsDesign clean, scalable Spring Boot services around Google Maps
Who this course is for
Backend developers working with Java or Spring Boot
Developers who want to integrate Google Maps into real backend workflows
Engineers building delivery, logistics, or location-based systems
Anyone interested in geocoding, routing, ETAs, and Places APIs from the backend
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