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Hi, Is it really which Google Maps is using ? Was the algorithm metioned in any article by Google ?
– IT-Fan
Commented Aug 6, 2011 at 16:32
The short answer is yes. Maybe it's an A+ pathfinding. But backtraking means to try all solution until you find the best or the solution is not wanted (i.e. longer then the current shortest solution).
– Cybercartel
Commented Aug 6, 2011 at 16:42
Here is the post from one of the google guys: stackoverflow.com/questions/430142/…
– Cybercartel
Commented Aug 6, 2011 at 16:49

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