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How to Display Maps in Salesforce LWC (lightning-map vs Custom Mapbox Integration)

In plain words: Displaying maps in Salesforce Lightning Web Components (LWC) allows developers to visualize single or multiple geographical markers. You can implement this out of the box using Salesforce's native <lightning-map> base component, or build highly customized interfaces by loading third-party mapping engines like Mapbox GL JS through Static Resources. Location intelligence helps sales reps, field service agents, and account managers visualize customer locations and route plans directly inside Salesforce records. Depending on your project requirements, you can choose between Salesforce's built-in map component (which requires zero external API keys) or a third-party mapping SDK for advanced custom rendering.
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