The Google Maps API lets you embed Google Maps in your own web pages in just a few simple steps. Since the launch in 2005 Google is adding tons of features to the API and constantly pushes the limits with the use of modern browsers. It is one of the most used JavaScript libraries and implemented by more than 350,000 websites. This talk gives you an overview of the latest API additions – such as the Canvas layer, the Places API and real time traffic conditions – and showcase stunning web applications build on top of these libraries. Martin shares his experience on how to programmatically and visually handle large amounts of custom data.