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Tolerim
a month ago

What is the Geocoding Places API?

The given code above combines several variables to form a "loc" variable, which is then used in a geocode request to the Google Maps API. The request includes a search radius and type, which are used to search for a location based on the given criteria. However, the request is now returning an "Invalid request" error, and the code has not been changed since it was working fine for the past two years. Could someone please explain what could be causing this error and possible solutions for resolving it? The code is provided above for reference.
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Vogi
a month ago
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The "Invalid request" error message can be caused by several reasons. It could be that the API key is invalid or has expired, or the request is not properly formatted. It could also be that the request is exceeding the usage limits of the API. To resolve this issue, you can try regenerating your API key and entering it again. You can also check that you have correctly entered your API key and that it has the correct permissions. If none of these solutions work, you can try formatting your request according to the Google Maps API documentation. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Error Messages in Maps Static API | Google DevelopersError Messages | Maps Embed API | Google DevelopersHow to fix the “Google Maps Platform rejected your request” errorHow to Fix InvalidKeyError Google Maps API ErrorGoogle Maps GeoCoding... INVALID_REQUEST? - Stack Overflow
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Tolerim
a month ago
As a senior JavaScript developer, without any additional information or error messages, it is difficult to determine the exact cause of the issue. However, some possible reasons for the sudden error could be changes to the Google Maps API or its usage policies, issues with the provided location address (loc), or changes in the browser environment. To diagnose the issue, the first step would be to check if there are any recent changes to the Google Maps API documentation or usage limits that might be affecting the code. Additionally, it would be helpful to check the provided loc address and ensure that it is valid and complete. Finally, it may be necessary to debug and log additional details and error messages to identify the exact cause of the issue.
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