What are the potential drawbacks of using JavaScript to draw a map in PHP?

One potential drawback of using JavaScript to draw a map in PHP is that it may not be as efficient or optimized as using a dedicated mapping library like Google Maps API. Additionally, relying on client-side JavaScript for map rendering may result in slower performance and increased load times for users. To address this issue, consider using a server-side mapping solution or a combination of PHP and a mapping library for better performance. 

// Example of using PHP with Google Maps API to draw a map
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Map Example</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>
        var map;
        function initMap() {
            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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