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polyline_encode_decode_google_algorithm_quickstart.py
pythonEncodes and decodes Google's Encoded Polyline Algorithm Format.
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polyline_encode_decode_google_algorithm_quickstart.py
1import polyline
2
3# Decode a polyline string into a list of coordinates (lat, lng)
4coordinates = polyline.decode('u{~vFvyyk@?_@')
5print(f"Decoded coordinates: {coordinates}")
6
7# Encode a list of coordinates (lat, lng) into a polyline string
8encoded_string = polyline.encode([(38.5, -120.2), (40.7, -120.95), (43.252, -126.453)], float_precision=5)
9print(f"Encoded string: {encoded_string}")
10
11# Encode a list of coordinates with specific precision (default is 5)
12encoded_high_precision = polyline.encode([(38.5, -120.2)], float_precision=6)
13print(f"High precision encoding: {encoded_high_precision}")