This is a very new book released by APRESS on August 2006 that you should add to your
PHP and
AJAX books. Written by Jeffrey Sambells, Cameron Turner and Michael Purvis, Beginning Google Maps Applications with
PHP and Ajax is very useful if you want to build your own applications for fun or profit. The book cover the different issues in its 11 chapters from your very first google maps, how to work with third party data, and advanced map features and methods. There is a great section on improving the user interfaces of map applications and many interesting examples. If you are newbie looking for something good to get started with Google maps and
PHP, or even if you are an advanced developer, both are recommanded to get this book. There is also an
authors' website for additional tips and advice.
Want to win your free copy of Beginning Google Maps Applications with PHP and Ajax ? AJAX Magazine and PHPMagazine.net offers two (2) copies !! Just post in comment something original you have made or you still working on using Google maps and PHP.
Update 1 : Last delay to accept participation sunday September 17, 2006.
Update 2 : Contest closed, winners are Cory and Jörg. An email notification have been sent to the winners to receive their gifts. Thank you all !!