Module Four

Introduction

In this module you will learn how to retrieve gps coordinates of a mobile devices location, and show this on Open Street Maps.

What You Will Learn

  • Ask for GPS location permissions of end user
  • Recieve GPS location of mobile device on Android / iOS

Key Concepts

GPS Coordinates - GPS coordinates are a unique identifier of a precise geographic location on the earth, usually expressed in alphanumeric characters. Coordinates, in this context, are points of intersection in a grid system. GPS (global positioning system) coordinates are usually expressed as the combination of latitude and longitude.