API-Research.md

API Research

APIs

* Maps APIs - "Collection" of several APIs including Solar, Air quality, Pollen, Street View, etc.
* Google Login - Although there is no API, Google has a fast integration using OAuth 2.0.

Maps APIs

A comprehensive list of Maps' APIs can be found here: https://developers.google.com/maps/apis-by-platform

Listed below is a number of likely the most useful APIs for the project.

Maps JavaScript API

Customisable maps with our own content/imagery. Likely the core of APIs to be used. 

Places Library, Maps JavaScript API

"Up-to-date information about millions of locations". Could be useful for autofill typing, find place queries/requests.

Address Validation API

Allows for validation of addresses, i.e. suggest correction to a slightly incorrect address.

Air Quality API

Allows for request of air quality data for a specific location. Covers 100 countries with a resolution of 500x500 meters.

Elevation API

Elevation data for any given point in the world.

Map Tiles API

Allows for 3D/2D tiles, street view, satellite etc.

Places API

"Up-to-date information about millions of locations."

Pollen API

Can get pollen information including types, plants and indexes.

Solar API

Allows for in depth solar data, very elaborate

Google Login

Steps to integrate Google Login can be found here: https://developers.google.com/identity/sign-in/web/sign-in