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https://github.com/anasqiblawi/real-time-location-sharing-app
Real-time location sharing & tracking app built with Node.js, Express, and Socket.IO
https://github.com/anasqiblawi/real-time-location-sharing-app
express geolocation leaflet live-location live-location-tracker location-tracking map-api nodejs real-time socket-io websockets
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Real-time location sharing & tracking app built with Node.js, Express, and Socket.IO
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/anasqiblawi/real-time-location-sharing-app
- Owner: AnasQiblawi
- Created: 2023-11-09T14:37:33.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-11-09T15:03:19.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-11T02:08:02.799Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: express, geolocation, leaflet, live-location, live-location-tracker, location-tracking, map-api, nodejs, real-time, socket-io, websockets
- Language: EJS
- Homepage:
- Size: 7.81 KB
- Stars: 4
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Real-Time Location Sharing App
## Overview
This Real-Time Location Sharing App is a web application that allows users to share their live location with others in real-time. Users can create a unique sharing ID, share it with friends or colleagues, and see their location updates on an interactive map.
## Features
- **Live Location Updates:** See real-time location updates of users on an interactive map.
- **Sharing ID:** Each user is assigned a unique sharing ID for easy sharing and tracking.
- **Path History:** View the historical path of a user's location updates.
- **User-Friendly Interface:** Simple and intuitive interface for seamless user experience.
## Technologies Used
- **Node.js:** Backend server built with Node.js and Express.
- **Socket.IO:** Enables real-time communication between the server and clients.
- **Leaflet:** JavaScript library for interactive maps.
- **Bootstrap:** Frontend styling and layout.
- **jQuery:** Simplifies DOM manipulation and event handling.
## Getting Started
1. **Clone the Repository:**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/AnasQiblawi/Real-Time-Location-Sharing-App.git
cd Real-Time-Location-Sharing-App
```
2. **Install Dependencies:**
```bash
npm install
```
3. **Start the Server:**
```bash
npm start
```
4. **Open in Browser:**
Open your web browser and go to [http://localhost:80/](http://localhost:80/)
## Usage
1. **Share Location:**
- Click on "Share My Location" to generate a unique sharing ID.
- Share the ID with friends or colleagues.
2. **Watch Location:**
- Visit [http://localhost:80/sharingid/{your-sharing-id}](http://localhost:80/sharingid/{your-sharing-id}) to watch a specific location.
- View real-time location updates and historical path.
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues and pull requests.