What are some best practices for integrating Google Maps into a PHP project?

When integrating Google Maps into a PHP project, it is best practice to use the Google Maps JavaScript API. This allows for dynamic rendering of maps and interactive features. Additionally, it is important to securely store and manage API keys to access Google Maps services. 

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Google Maps Integration</title>
    <script src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY"></script>
</head>
<body>
    <div id="map" style="width: 100%; height: 400px;"></div>
    <script>
        function initMap() {
            var map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map'), {
                center: {lat: -34.397, lng: 150.644},
                zoom: 8
            });
        }
    </script>
    <script async defer
    src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&callback=initMap">
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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