Google Maps Shortest Path Algorithm: Fundamentals and Implementation

Get to implement the core logic using NetworkX and Graph-Tool

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Contents

• Google-Maps
• Fundamentals of a Graph
• Dijkstra’s Algorithm
• Packages & Implementation
• Conclusion
• References
• Connect

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Google-Maps

Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets (Street View), real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bike, air (in beta), and public transportation¹

One of the biggest reasons why Google Maps is popular is you can find the best and the shortest path from one specific location to another, despite you are driving, biking, walking, or using public transport, which eventually helps you to plan your route seamlessly.

To understand the algorithm behind one of the World’s Most Popular functionality we will have to dig…