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Show user friendly message when API key is missing

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JavaScript
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Description

Rather than displaying a broken Google Maps map.

Avoids users not understanding what is going on as in https://github.com/JeroenDeDauw/Maps/issues/217

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reproducing the map behavior with the Google Maps API key missing and trace the map-rendering entry point. The work is done when users see a friendly explanation instead of a broken map; the payload names no files or tests to guide the change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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