How to test Google Maps SDK in Android?

Testing the Google Maps SDK in Android can be essential for ensuring that your application effectively utilizes mapping features. Below is a simple guide and example code to help you understand how to test the Google Maps SDK.

Steps to Test Google Maps SDK in Android:

  1. Set up your Android project and add the Google Maps SDK dependency in your build.gradle file.
  2. Obtain an API key from the Google Cloud Console and add it to your project.
  3. Create a layout file with a MapFragment or MapView.
  4. Initialize the map in your activity and add markers or any other map-related functionality you'd like to test.
  5. Run your application on an emulator or a physical device.

Example Code:

// Example code to set up a Google Map in Android public class MapsActivity extends AppCompatActivity implements OnMapReadyCallback { private GoogleMap mMap; @Override protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) { super.onCreate(savedInstanceState); setContentView(R.layout.activity_maps); SupportMapFragment mapFragment = (SupportMapFragment) getSupportFragmentManager().findFragmentById(R.id.map); mapFragment.getMapAsync(this); } @Override public void onMapReady(GoogleMap googleMap) { mMap = googleMap; // Add a marker in Sydney and move the camera LatLng sydney = new LatLng(-34, 151); mMap.addMarker(new MarkerOptions().position(sydney).title("Marker in Sydney")); mMap.moveCamera(CameraUpdateFactory.newLatLng(sydney)); } }

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