The geolocation API lets you query the user’s position using several different approaches. You can get an estimation of latitude and longitude using a coarse or a fine mode, a more accurate position using a hybrid mode, and a maximum accuracy position.
Best Practices For Using Geolocation API
The location API has a good number of functionalities that can be used to find the user’s geographic position.
There are many use cases of Geolocation API. I have listed one of the common use cases below.
1. You want to show users their position on a map and provide nearby places information.
2. You want to find out the current location of a user and show a personalized message.
3. You want to allow users to look up their current GPS coordinates.
4. Calculating the distance between places
5. Determining if a user is in a specific region or city
6. Determining a user’s home location
7. Making recommendations based on their location
8. Improving Google search results based on location
9. Finding nearby restaurants