Google Map React

Overview

The Google Map React is a component that allows you to render any React component on a Google Map. It is fully isomorphic, meaning it can render on a server, and it can also render map components in the browser even if the Google Maps API is not loaded. It uses an internal hover algorithm that allows for hovering over any object on the map.

Features

• Works with your Components: Instead of default Google Maps markers and components, you can render your own animated React components on the map.
• Isomorphic Rendering: The component can render on the server, making it search engine friendly. It can also work without JavaScript enabled in the browser.
• Component Positions Calculated Independently: The component can render components on the map before or without the Google Maps API loaded.
• Google Maps API Loads on Demand: The Google Maps API is loaded when the Google Map React component is first used, so there are no script tags needed at the top of the page.
• Use Google Maps API: Access to Google Maps map and maps objects by using onGoogleApiLoaded, with an option to use Google Map API internals.
• Internal Hover Algorithm: Every object on the map can be hovered, with the option to still use CSS hover selectors.

Installation

To install the Google Map React component, you can use either npm or yarn.

Using npm:

npm install google-map-react

Using yarn:

yarn add google-map-react

Summary

The Google Map React component is a versatile tool that allows you to render React components on a Google Map. It offers features such as isomorphic rendering, independent component positioning, and on-demand loading of the Google Maps API. With its internal hover algorithm, you can create interactive interfaces on the map. Overall, it provides a powerful way to integrate Google Maps into your React applications.