spikes-js (javascript)

Collection of javascript spikes.

1. Address auto complete using Google Places API

Prerequisites

• Modern browser supporting javascript (eg Google Chrome, Firefox, etc)
• Working API key in index.html replacing 'YOUR_API_KEY'
• Tests written in Mocha with Chai assertion framework

Run / test the app:

# start the app
Web browser open file: public/index.html
# run tests
npm test

Address auto complete

Example Google Places API code: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/examples/places-autocomplete-addressform

Google now charges ~ $200/month. No more free API calls. https://manifesto.co.uk/google-maps-api-pricing-changes/

Free alternatives:

• OpenStreetMap: www.openstreetmap.org
• Australia Post (or Aus Govt data)?

To do

• Change street type to drop down
• Add tests for custom functions (eg setStreetName... & setUnitNumber)
• spike free address auto complete