AI-generated Key Takeaways
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          This section provides tutorials on basic Google Maps JavaScript API implementations, such as adding maps and markers using HTML or JavaScript. 
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          Learn to display a user's location, manage a large number of markers through clustering, and personalize the map with custom markers and legends. 
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          Explore advanced features like creating interactive heatmaps using Firebase for real-time collaborative mapping experiences. 
This section features several tutorials to get you up and running with Maps JavaScript API.
Add a Google map with a marker using HTML
Add a map with a marker to a web page using only HTML.
Add a Google Map with a marker using JavaScript
Add a map with a marker to a web page programmatically.
Show current location
Get the geographic location of a device on a Google map, using your browser's HTML5 Geolocation feature along with Maps JavaScript API.
Cluster markers
Use marker clustering to display a large number of markers on a map.
Custom markers
Create markers using custom graphic icons.
Custom legends
Add a custom legend to your maps.