How To Build Google Maps From Scratch - System Design Series

GDG Waterloo

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the architecture behind Google Maps, one of the most widely used mapping platforms in the world. By the end of this event, you'll have a solid understanding of how Google Maps operates behind the scenes, empowering you with the knowledge to design systems capable of handling complex geospatial data and real-time interactions.

Sep 28, 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Join us for an in-depth exploration of the architecture behind Google Maps, one of the most widely used mapping platforms in the world. By the end of this event, you'll have a solid understanding of how Google Maps operates behind the scenes, empowering you with the knowledge to design systems capable of handling complex geospatial data and real-time interactions.

Topics we will cover:

  • Geospatial Data Storage & Rendering (storing/displaying map tiles + zooming)
  • Real-Time Location Tracking
  • Location Search (mapping coordinates to human-readable addresses)
  • Street View Integration

Speaker

  • David Haley

    Google Developer Expert

Host

  • Oleksandr Levinskyi

    GDG Lead

Organizers

  • Sanjay Sekar Samuel

    GDG Organizer

  • Yash Hiren Dave

    GDGoC Organizer

  • Udesh Cooray

    GDG Organizer

  • Aabiyah Zehra

    GDG Co-organizer (Marketing & Coordination)

  • Yasmin Bitar

    GDG Co-organizer (Marketing & Coordination)

  • Harshal Laheri

    GDG Co-organizer (TA Lead)

  • Yogesh Kumar Gopal

    G19 Studio

    GDG Co-organizer (TA Lead)

  • Kevin Huynh

    ALS Environmental

    GDG Co-organizer (Logistics & Experience)

  • Sarthak Gupta (GDG WatDev)

    GDG Co-organizer (Logistics & Experience)