Google Code FAQ – Using PHP/MySQL with Google Maps

Google Code FAQ – Using PHP/MySQL with Google Maps: “Using PHP/MySQL with Google Maps

Pamela Fox, Google Geo Team
With contributions from Lary Stucker, Maps API Developer
April 2007

This tutorial is intended for developers who are familiar with PHP/MySQL, and want to learn how to use Google Maps with a MySQL database. After completing this tutorial, you will have a Google Map based off a database of places. The map will differentiate between two types of places—restaurants and bars—by giving their markers distinguishing icons. An info window with name and address information will display above a marker when clicked.”