TypeScript Project - Address to Map

This project is a simple web application that allows users to enter an address, search for it using the Google Maps API, and display the location on a map with a marker. The application is built using TypeScript and bundled with Webpack.

Built for the Understanding Typescript Course on Udemy.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm installed on your machine.

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/riascho/TypeScriptAddressToMap.git
   cd TypeScriptAddressToMap

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Enter your Google API Key:

   • Obtain your API key from the Google Maps API.
   • Replace YOUR_API_KEY in the src/app.ts and index.html files with your actual API key.

4. Start the development server:

   npm start

Packages and Libraries Used

• TypeScript: A strongly typed programming language that builds on JavaScript.
• Webpack: A module bundler to bundle JavaScript files for usage in a browser.
• Axios: A promise-based HTTP client for making requests to the Google Maps API.
• @types/googlemaps: TypeScript type definitions for the Google Maps JavaScript API, providing type safety and autocompletion features when working with the Google Maps API in TypeScript.