MapIt 🗺️

MapIt is a modern Android mapping application built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, focused on interactive maps, real-time location updates, and location-based points of interest.

The project explores practical implementation of Google Maps integration, location services, runtime permissions, network-state handling, and responsive map-based UI.

✨ Features

• 🗺️ Interactive Google Maps

  • Integrated Google Maps into a Jetpack Compose-based Android application.
  • Provides an interactive map experience with map controls and location-based content.

• 📍 Real-Time Location

  • Retrieves and updates the user's location in real time.
  • Handles location access through Android runtime permissions.

• 📌 Map Markers & POIs

  • Displays location-based markers and points of interest on the map.
  • Supports dynamic map content based on location data.

• 🌐 Network Awareness

  • Monitors connectivity and network state.
  • Handles application behavior based on network availability.

• 🎨 Responsive UI

  • Built using Jetpack Compose.
  • Uses modern Android UI development practices for a responsive map-based interface.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

Category	Technologies
Language	Kotlin
Platform	Android
UI	Jetpack Compose
Maps	Google Maps SDK
Location	Android Location APIs
Architecture	Modern Android Architecture
Permissions	Android Runtime Permissions
Networking	Network / Connectivity APIs
Build	Gradle
IDE	Android Studio

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🏗️ Architecture & Development

MapIt follows modern Android development practices with a focus on maintainable application structure and lifecycle-aware components.

Key implementation areas include:

• Jetpack Compose UI
• Google Maps integration
• Real-time location updates
• Runtime location permissions
• Map markers and POI management
• Network connectivity awareness
• Lifecycle-aware location handling
• Responsive map-based UI

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🗺️ Google Maps Integration

The application integrates the Google Maps SDK to provide an interactive map experience.

MapIt uses the map to:

• Display the user's location
• Render map markers
• Display points of interest
• Respond to location updates
• Provide an interactive map interface

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📍 Location Handling

MapIt implements real-time location functionality using Android location services.

The application handles:

1. Location permission requests
2. Permission state changes
3. Location updates
4. Location-based UI updates
5. Map positioning based on the user's location

Location access is requested through Android's runtime permission system rather than assuming permission is available.

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🌐 Network & Connectivity

Map-based functionality can depend on network availability, so MapIt includes connectivity and network-state awareness.

This allows the application to detect network changes and adapt its behavior accordingly.

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Android Studio
• Android SDK
• Kotlin
• Gradle
• Android device or emulator
• Google Maps API key

Clone the Repository

`bash git clone cd MapIt