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Cloud-based Real-time Geo-Location Tracking using Google's Firebase

FindMe: a real-time location-tracking demo built with GeoFire, Firebase and the Google Maps API.

Cloud-based Real-time Geo-Location Tracking using Google's Firebase

FindMe is a real-time geo-location tracking demonstration built on Google’s Firebase. It lets you share a live tracking link and watch positions update in real time on a map.

What it uses

  • GeoFire for storing and querying location data by proximity
  • Firebase real-time database for live updates
  • Google Maps API for visualization

Resources

  • Live example: a real-time tracking demo hosted on Firebase that can be shared with others
  • Source code: available on GitHub, implemented with GeoFire, Firebase and the Google Maps API

Categories: Cloud Technologies, Geolocation.