Using Google Places API in Android

Question

I am trying to develop an app which can display the schools and airports in the locality. I found that using Google Places API is the way to go.

I have seen the documentation here... Can anyone explain how to use the API?

Answer 1

New tutorial available

It appears that the original tutorial by Brian is now 404, so here is a link to the Google one in case people see this answer first.

https://developers.google.com/places/android-api/current-place-tutorial

When this article was first written this tutorial didn't exist.

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Original:

You could try this tutorial (now 404): http://blog.brianbuikema.com/2010/08/android-development-part-1-using-googles-places-api-to-develop-compelling-location-based-mobile-applications/