googlemaps-samples / googlemaps-samples/android-samples

Remove samples for v3 beta SDK

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priority: p2 type: feature request
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

The repo contains sample codes for v3 beta SDK that developers should not use anymore. The beta SDK was deprecated in August 2021: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/android-sdk/release-notes#august_18_2021

Describe the solution you'd like

Remove samples for v3 beta SDK.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Do nothing. However, it may confuse new SDK users, e.g. https://github.com/googlemaps-samples/android-samples/issues/958

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the sample code for the deprecated v3 beta SDK and compare it with the August 18, 2021 Android SDK release notes. Remove those samples, then verify that the remaining repository content no longer directs developers to the beta SDK.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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