Geolocation Web API - explained in less than 256 chars

This is a submission for DEV Challenge v24.03.20, One Byte Explainer: Browser API or Feature.

Explainer

Geolocation API: 🌍📍

• What it does: Reveals your coordinates.
• How it works: Magic (and sensors). It uses device sensors like GPS, Wi-Fi, and IP address to triangulate your position 🛰️🔍.
• Why use it: Maps, weather, stalking. 😄

Additional Context

The Geolocation API is a handy tool for web developers to access a user’s location. For privacy reasons, the user is asked for permission to report location information. It relies on device sensors like GPS, Wi-Fi, and IP addresses to triangulate the user’s position. While it’s commonly used for maps and weather apps, let’s not forget its more playful applications—like tracking down the best local coffee shop or finding that elusive food truck! 🌍📍☕🚚

Thank you for reading 😊 have a nice day!

Comments

[gauharnawab]

Insightful 💯👍