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Many open source libraries are available to provide additional capabilities for
Maps JavaScript API. These libraries are versioned onGitHuband published tonpm.
Web Components
UseMaps JavaScript API Web
Componentsto quickly add maps
functionality to your websites. Web Components encapsulate boilerplate code,
best practices, and responsive design, reducing complex map UIs into what is
effectively a single HTML element.
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