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+This sample code demonstrates use of the Google Maps Engine API, including
+listing projects, listing tables within a project, and uploading a shapefile.
+
+For more information see https://developers.google.com/maps-engine/documentation
+
+api: mapsengine
+keywords: cmdline
+author: Josh Livni