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Google Places SDK Demos for Android

Kotlin ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★215STARS
⑂128FORKS
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🏆#5,102GLOBAL RANK
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android-places-demos gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 215. It is about 8 years old and has averaged roughly 27 stars a year. It ranks #205 among Kotlin repositories and #5,102 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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android-places-demos has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3636. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

android-places-demos is an open-source project written in Kotlin: Google Places SDK Demos for Android.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Kotlin. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Kotlin for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/googlemaps-samples/android-places-demos.git
cd android-places-demos

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

android-places-demos coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed android-places-demos into Kotlin backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install android-places-demos using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/googlemaps-samples/android-places-demos.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for android-places-demos.

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Import android-places-demos into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `android-places-demos --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 215 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Kotlin for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Kotlin and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does android-places-demos do? +

Google Places SDK Demos for Android

What language is android-places-demos written in? +

The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: software.

Is android-places-demos actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 19 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does android-places-demos have? +

android-places-demos has 215 stars and 128 forks on GitHub.

How does android-places-demos rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 215 stars, googlemaps-samples/android-places-demos is ranked #5,102 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #205 among Kotlin projects.

What license is android-places-demos distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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