This API allows users to incorporate Google Maps technology into websites and applications. It can be used simply to display maps or more complexly by combining it with other APIs. The Street View and Navigator functions provide interactive map views. The API works across web, mobile, and desktop and has been used in several case studies including geotagging support tickets, finding nearby bookshops, and displaying home exchange listings with custom markers and navigation tools. Developers can integrate the API into their preferred languages and build additional location-based features like social learning maps.