Real-Time Location Tracker

A real-time location tracking app using Node.js, Express, Socket.io, and Leaflet.js to track and update user locations on a map.

Features

• Live Location Tracking via navigator.geolocation.watchPosition().
• Real-time Updates using Socket.io.
• Interactive Map with Leaflet.js and OpenStreetMap.
• Auto Removal of disconnected users' markers.

Installation

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/Jitendra2407/RealTimeTracker.git
   cd RealTimeTracker
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Start the server:

   nodemon app.js
   

4. Open http://localhost:8080 in your browser.

How It Works

1. Browser requests location access.

2. Sends coordinates to the server via Socket.io.

3. Server broadcasts location to all users.

4. Map updates with user positions.

5. Markers are removed on user disconnect.

Author

Jitendra Kumar Thakur