What problem does it solve? Developers frequently write Google Maps Platform code against deprecated APIs (like google.maps.Marker or the legacy Places library) that fail at runtime on new Cloud projects, or they rely on stale training-data memory. This Skill enforces a docs-first workflow so generated map, places, routing, and geocoding code uses current APIs and avoids known silent failures. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Docs-Grounded Code Generation: Routes every request through a live Skills Index and the Google Maps Platform Code Assist service (MCP or REST) instead of model memory. - Deprecation & Failure Guardrails: Blocks legacy APIs (DirectionsService, PlacesService, HeatmapLayer, Drawing library) and enforces modern replacements like AdvancedMarkerElement, Route.computeRoutes, and Places API (New). - Compliance & Cost Governance: Applies Terms of Service checks, usage attribution IDs, API key restriction guidance, and a mandatory response appendix covering costs and licensing. - Use Case: Build a React store locator with PlaceAutocompleteElement and AdvancedMarkerElement, prototype it with the free Maps Demo Key, then receive a checklist for restricting your production API key. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to build an interactive store locator map with place autocomplete using Google Maps Platform and let it fetch the current docs before writing code.
