Amazing Google Maps

[Geffers]

Google maps, we take this app for granted nowadays as it is a default install on most android phones , but this video explains some of the technology behind it.

Absolutely fascinating.

I stll think a proper map is great, I further think map apps compliment a real paper map rather than replace it.  I feel one can plan a route much better with a paper map than using a phone app, maybe I am just old fashioned.

https://youtu.be/iKAlo_fW0w0?si=8Aynnu85n1s4288R

Geffers

[Tiffany_Kx]

How Google Maps was created through coordinates and algorithms is pretty fascinating.  Thanks for sharing this link to view how the maps work.

[Donna_Kx]

That was a very detailed and interesting video. Thank you for sharing.

[Geffers]

How Google Maps was created through coordinates and algorithms is pretty fascinating.  Thanks for sharing this link to view how the maps work.

What I find fascination is how often numerous links are happening simultaneously, often URLs are very lengthy and the computers are dealing with thousands, if not millions of instructions per second.  All this happens transparently.

URL shortening services can be handy on occasions, like https://tinyurl.com

Geffers