Real-Time Location Tracking

Overview

This project is a web application designed for real-time location tracking and monitoring. It utilizes WebSocket technology to provide real-time updates, displaying the location of tracked entities on a map. All connected users can view everyone's location on the map in real-time.

Features

• Real-time location updates using WebSocket technology
• Display locations on an interactive map using OpenStreetMap and Leaflet.js
• Supports multiple connected users viewing locations simultaneously

Technologies Used

• JavaScript
• Node.js
• Express.js
• Socket.IO
• OpenStreetMap
• Leaflet.js

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/faisal-shohag/realtime_location_tracking.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd realtime_location_tracking

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

Usage

1. Start the server:

   node server.js

2. Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Project Structure

• server.js - Main server file that sets up the Express server and WebSocket.
• public/ - Directory containing the client-side code.
  • index.html - Main HTML file.
  • style.css - CSS file for styling.
  • app.js - JavaScript file that handles the client-side WebSocket and map functionality.

Demo

You can view a live demo of the project here. (Please note that it may take a few seconds for the server to wake up.)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue to discuss improvements or bugs.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

• Author: Faisal Shohag
• Email: faisalshohagprog@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: faisal-shohag
• GitHub: faisal-shohag