How does Google find the shortest route?
How does Google find the shortest route? Google maps is using Dijkstra's Shortest Path Algorithm. It calculates the connections between pairs of elements or so called nodes. The connection between nodes are called edges.
How does Google Maps make money?
Like most of Google's products, Google Maps makes money off of advertising. Businesses can list their ads on Google Maps, even creating profiles that allow their businesses to be found more easily. In addition, Google Maps allows businesses to use APIs for navigation, tracking, and mapping, all of which it charges for.