Add driver tracking API

[GurinderRawala]

• Implement google maps tracking and also include Geo fencing feature.

[GurinderRawala]

@coderabbitai explain more about Geo fencing and google maps tracking API.

[gurindercoderabbitai[bot]]

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@GurinderRawala, here's a brief explanation of geofencing and the Google Maps tracking API:

Geofencing: Geofencing is a technology that creates a virtual geographic boundary around a specific location using GPS or RFID technology. When a device enters or exits this boundary, it can trigger pre-defined actions such as sending notifications, alerts, or logging the event. This is particularly useful for applications like location-based marketing, fleet management, and security.

Google Maps Tracking API: The Google Maps tracking API allows developers to integrate real-time location tracking into their applications. It provides features like displaying the current location of devices, updating their movements on a map, and integrating with other Google Maps services for enhanced functionalities like route optimization and distance calculation.

If you have any specific questions or need further details, feel free to ask!

[GurinderRawala]

@coderabbitai please show me javascript client API for google maps. So I can take reference to get started on this task.

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@GurinderRawala, here's a brief overview of the Google Maps JavaScript API to help you get started:

Google Maps JavaScript API: This API allows you to embed Google Maps on your web pages and customize them with your own data. Here's how you can get started:

1. Get an API Key:

   • Go to the Google Cloud Console.
   • Create a new project or select an existing one.
   • Navigate to the "APIs & Services" section, and enable the "Maps JavaScript API".
   • Create credentials to get an API key.

2. Include the API in Your HTML:

   <script async defer
    src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&callback=initMap">
   </script>

3. Initialize the Map:

   • Create a function to initialize the map and set its options.

     function initMap() {
     const map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("map"), {
     center: { lat: -34.397, lng: 150.644 },
     zoom: 8,
     });
     }

4. Add Features:

   • You can add markers, info windows, and other features to the map.

     const marker = new google.maps.Marker({
     position: { lat: -34.397, lng: 150.644 },
     map: map,
     title: "Hello World!",
     });

5. Geofencing and Tracking:

   • For geofencing, you can use the google.maps.Circle to create a circular area and check if a point is within this area.
   • For tracking, you can update the marker's position based on real-time data.

This should give you a good starting point for integrating Google Maps into your application. If you need more detailed examples or have specific questions, feel free to ask!

[GurinderRawala]

@coderabbitai also show how can I ask for permission to access location on a react native expo app using expo API.

[gurindercoderabbitai[bot]]

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@GurinderRawala, here's how you can request location permissions in a React Native Expo app using the Expo API:

First, ensure you have the expo-location package installed in your project. You can install it using:

expo install expo-location

Then, you can use the following code to request location permissions:

import React, { useEffect } from 'react';
import { View, Text, Button, Alert } from 'react-native';
import * as Location from 'expo-location';

export default function App() {
  useEffect(() => {
    (async () => {
      let { status } = await Location.requestForegroundPermissionsAsync();
      if (status !== 'granted') {
        Alert.alert('Permission to access location was denied');
        return;
      }

      let location = await Location.getCurrentPositionAsync({});
      console.log(location);
    })();
  }, []);

  return (
    <View>
      <Text>Location Permission Example</Text>
    </View>
  );
}

Explanation:

1. Import the Location Module: Import expo-location to use its functions.

2. Request Permissions: Use Location.requestForegroundPermissionsAsync() to request permission to access the device's location. This function returns a promise that resolves to an object containing the permission status.

3. Handle Permission Status: Check if the permission was granted. If not, you can alert the user that location access is necessary.

4. Get Current Location: If permission is granted, you can use Location.getCurrentPositionAsync() to get the device's current location.

This setup will help you request and handle location permissions in your React Native Expo app. If you have further questions or need additional help, feel free to ask!

[GurinderRawala]

@coderabbitai show me client API for google maps to show marking on the map of where was the user last time in typescript.

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@GurinderRawala, here's a TypeScript example of how you can use the Google Maps API to mark the last known location of a user on a map:

First, ensure you have the Google Maps JavaScript API set up with your API key as described in the previous responses.

import React, { useEffect } from 'react';

declare global {
  interface Window {
    initMap: () => void;
  }
}

const MapComponent: React.FC = () => {
  useEffect(() => {
    // Load the Google Maps script
    const script = document.createElement('script');
    script.src = `https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=YOUR_API_KEY&callback=initMap`;
    script.async = true;
    document.head.appendChild(script);

    // Initialize the map
    window.initMap = () => {
      const lastKnownLocation = { lat: 37.7749, lng: -122.4194 }; // Example coordinates

      const map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById('map') as HTMLElement, {
        center: lastKnownLocation,
        zoom: 12,
      });

      new google.maps.Marker({
        position: lastKnownLocation,
        map,
        title: 'Last Known Location',
      });
    };

    return () => {
      // Clean up the script
      document.head.removeChild(script);
    };
  }, []);

  return <div id="map" style={{ height: '500px', width: '100%' }} />;
};

export default MapComponent;

Explanation:

1. TypeScript Setup: The code uses TypeScript with React. The declare global block is used to extend the window object to include the initMap function.

2. Load Google Maps Script: The Google Maps script is dynamically loaded by creating a script element and appending it to the document head.

3. Initialize the Map: The initMap function is defined on the window object. It initializes the map centered on the user's last known location.

4. Add a Marker: A marker is added to the map at the last known location using google.maps.Marker.

5. Clean Up: The script is removed from the document head when the component is unmounted to prevent memory leaks.

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your actual Google Maps API key and adjust the lastKnownLocation coordinates to the user's actual last known location.

This example should help you get started with marking a user's last known location on a Google Map using TypeScript. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

[GurinderRawala]

@coderabbitai show me client API for google maps to implement it on express nodejs backend and I will make calls to get location of driver using this service.

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@GurinderRawala, here's how you can implement the Google Maps API in an Express Node.js backend to get the location of a driver:

First, you'll need to install the @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js package, which provides a client for the Google Maps API:

npm install @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js

Then, you can set up an Express server and use this package to interact with the Google Maps API:

const express = require('express');
const { Client } = require('@googlemaps/google-maps-services-js');

const app = express();
const port = 3000;

// Initialize the Google Maps client
const client = new Client({});

app.get('/driver-location', async (req, res) => {
  try {
    // Example coordinates
    const lat = 37.7749;
    const lng = -122.4194;

    // Make a request to the Google Maps API
    const response = await client.reverseGeocode({
      params: {
        latlng: { lat, lng },
        key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', // Replace with your Google Maps API key
      },
    });

    // Send the response back to the client
    res.json(response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error(error);
    res.status(500).send('Error retrieving location');
  }
});

app.listen(port, () => {
  console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
});

Explanation:

1. Install the Google Maps Services Library: Use the @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js package to interact with Google Maps APIs.

2. Set Up Express Server: Create a basic Express server that listens on port 3000.

3. Initialize Google Maps Client: Create a new instance of the Client class from the Google Maps Services library.

4. Create an Endpoint: Define a /driver-location endpoint that makes a request to the Google Maps API to get location data. In this example, the reverseGeocode method is used to convert coordinates into a human-readable address.

5. Handle API Response: Send the API response back to the client or handle errors appropriately.

Replace 'YOUR_API_KEY' with your actual Google Maps API key. You can adjust the endpoint and parameters based on your specific requirements for retrieving driver locations.

This setup should help you get started with integrating Google Maps into your Express Node.js backend. If you have further questions or need additional help, feel free to ask!

[GurinderRawala]

@coderabbitai show me client API for google maps to implement it on express nodejs backend and I will make calls to get location of driver using this service.

[gurindercoderabbitai[bot]]

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@GurinderRawala, here's a detailed guide on how to implement the Google Maps API in an Express Node.js backend to retrieve the location of a driver:

1. Install the Google Maps Services Library: You'll need the @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js package, which provides a client for the Google Maps API. You can install it with:

   npm install @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js

2. Set Up an Express Server: Create a basic Express server that listens on a specified port. Here's a basic setup:

   const express = require('express');
   const { Client } = require('@googlemaps/google-maps-services-js');
   
   const app = express();
   const port = 3000;
   
   // Initialize the Google Maps client
   const client = new Client({});
   
   app.get('/driver-location', async (req, res) => {
    try {
      // Example coordinates
      const lat = 37.7749;
      const lng = -122.4194;
   
      // Make a request to the Google Maps API
      const response = await client.reverseGeocode({
        params: {
          latlng: { lat, lng },
          key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', // Replace with your Google Maps API key
        },
      });
   
      // Send the response back to the client
      res.json(response.data);
    } catch (error) {
      console.error(error);
      res.status(500).send('Error retrieving location');
    }
   });
   
   app.listen(port, () => {
    console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
   });

3. Explanation:

   • Google Maps Client: Use the Client class from the Google Maps Services library to interact with the API.
   • Endpoint: The /driver-location endpoint makes a request to the Google Maps API using reverseGeocode to convert coordinates into a human-readable address.
   • API Key: Replace 'YOUR_API_KEY' with your actual Google Maps API key.
   • Error Handling: Properly handle any errors that might occur during the API call.

This setup should help you integrate Google Maps into your Express Node.js backend. If you have further questions or need additional help, feel free to ask!

[GurinderRawala]

@coderabbitai show me client API for google maps to implement it on express nodejs backend and I will make calls to get location of driver using this service.

[gurindercoderabbitai[bot]]

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@GurinderRawala, let's go through the process of implementing the Google Maps API in an Express Node.js backend once more, focusing on clarity and step-by-step guidance:

1. Install the Google Maps Services Library: You need the @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js package, which provides a client for the Google Maps API. Install it using:

   npm install @googlemaps/google-maps-services-js

2. Set Up an Express Server: Here's a basic setup for an Express server that listens on port 3000:

   const express = require('express');
   const { Client } = require('@googlemaps/google-maps-services-js');
   
   const app = express();
   const port = 3000;
   
   // Initialize the Google Maps client
   const client = new Client({});
   
   app.get('/driver-location', async (req, res) => {
    try {
      // Example coordinates
      const lat = 37.7749;
      const lng = -122.4194;
   
      // Make a request to the Google Maps API
      const response = await client.reverseGeocode({
        params: {
          latlng: { lat, lng },
          key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', // Replace with your Google Maps API key
        },
      });
   
      // Send the response back to the client
      res.json(response.data);
    } catch (error) {
      console.error(error);
      res.status(500).send('Error retrieving location');
    }
   });
   
   app.listen(port, () => {
    console.log(`Server running at http://localhost:${port}`);
   });

3. Explanation:

   • Google Maps Client: Use the Client class from the Google Maps Services library to interact with the API.
   • Endpoint: The /driver-location endpoint makes a request to the Google Maps API using reverseGeocode to convert coordinates into a human-readable address.
   • API Key: Replace 'YOUR_API_KEY' with your actual Google Maps API key.
   • Error Handling: Properly handle any errors that might occur during the API call.

This setup should help you integrate Google Maps into your Express Node.js backend. If you have further questions or need additional help, feel free to ask!