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What role did automation play in the Google Maps API integration process?
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Automation was critical to streamline the integration process. John incorporated the changes into the client’s CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. This included steps to validate API keys, test endpoint responses, and deploy updated codebases to staging and production environments. Additionally, caching mechanisms were implemented to reduce API call frequency and lower costs. Automation played a key role in validating API keys, testing endpoints, and deploying updates, while caching mechanisms reduced costs and improved efficiency.