I am trying to do the task described in the subject (plot markers on a map based upon an SQL database query)
Why in all the examples does Google recommend using an XML intermediary? The example (http://code.google.com/apis/maps/articles/phpsqlsearch_v3.html) says that if Javascript/PHP is used directly it can cause problems. Is the XML method more suited to data which is unlikely to change regularly? Like a store locator. For my site the markers are likely to change everyday. Maybe I have missed something but... Googles method: SQL query > XML > Markers (each step requires a loop) Simple method: SQL query > Markers (one less loop and no XML) I have probably completely misunderstood the reason behind using XML - can someone explain why its use is recommended? Thanks Alb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Google Maps JavaScript API v3" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/google-maps-js-api-v3/-/ul-X3cxpPkUJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-maps-js-api-v3?hl=en.
