System Design of Google Maps

In this article, we will go over how do we design a navigation application like Google Maps.

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What is Google Maps?Primary requirementsDesigning the systemUsing a Quad-treeSub-systems involvedLow-level design of Google MapsTechnologies used in building Google MapsLimitations in designStorage ServerWhat is Google Maps?

Google Maps is a web-based tool that provides precise knowledge on geographic areas and locations all over the world. Aerial and satellite views of nume...