How to Integrate Google Maps into Your Android App using Jetpack Compose

In this article, we’ll integrate Google Maps into an Android app using Jetpack Compose. We’ll create a map and we’ll modify it to meet your needs. By the end of this article, you’ll have a firm grasp on how to integrate Google Maps into your app, giving your users a rich and interesting experience.

Quick actions

1. Display the Map
2. Add a Marker
3. Add a Polygon
4. Add a Circle
5. Draw Polyline
6. StreetView
7. Map Styling

Setup

Step 1

Get a Google Maps API key: To use Google Maps in your Android app, you will need to obtain an API key from the Google Cloud Console. This key will be used to authenticate your app and enable it to access the Google Maps API.

Step 2

Add the Secrets Gradle Plugin into the project build.gradle: This plugin secures our Google Maps API key.