Real-Time Location in Android Studio: Obtaining Location Coordinates Based on GPS Data

Real-Time Location in Android Studio: Obtaining Location Coordinates Based on GPS Data

by Tihomir Radev
Released April 2023
Publisher(s): Apress
ISBN: 9781484293744

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Video description

This is very simple but useful skill for every Android developer to learn how to get GPS data and display it in its proper format. Based on this knowledge, the developer can create tracking apps and other useful location based apps.

Viewers of this video course will learn how to create a basic Android Studio project for Android, reach the GPS module on the device, get location permission, and display the coordinates in proper format on the screen.

The video also includes a map so viewers can see not only coordinates but a location on the map too. This is one more amazing skill for the developers.

What You'll Learn

  • How to set up the project
  • How to create the use interface
    • How to create the code for the user interface

    How to write the main logic for getting the location and formatting the data

    Who This Video Is For

    People with more advanced skills in Android Studio and Java are the main audience, but the video will be useful for total beginners as well.

    Product information

    • Title: Real-Time Location in Android Studio: Obtaining Location Coordinates Based on GPS Data
    • Author(s): Tihomir Radev
    • Release date: April 2023
    • Publisher(s): Apress
    • ISBN: 9781484293744