Different people have different learning styles. Some are fine to learn by experimenting, others make much better progress with a guide like a book. It's up to you to decide which works best for you.
One of the best things that a book can offer you is a ready reference to a host of techniques, well organized and verified to be OK. The process of publishing a book is far more rigorous than any amateur website - even Mike's tutorials, which are excellent. As a result, there really is a difference in the quality and presentation of the information. Disclaimer: I'm the author of Beginning Google Maps Mashups (http:// www.apress.com/book/view/9781430216209), so not entirely disinterested! But having said that, Danatello, I'd actually recommend one of Apress' other titles, such as http://googlemapsbook.com/. My book's pitched at a more introductory level. String On Feb 10, 4:04 pm, danatello <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > I am wondering if anyone has bought, or used, any books that they > would consider worthwhile of recommendation concerning development > with the google maps api? > > Was looking at O'Reilly Media's "Google Maps Hacks" but figured this > would be the best place to figure out which, if any, are really worth > my money. > > I've got as far as saving locations to a database and then displaying > all locations back on the map with other info, as well as GDirections. > Looking to do someting much more complicated and beginning to think a > book might be a good investment maybe? > > Thanks! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps API" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Google-Maps-API?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
