LocationWebSocket

A real-time location tracking system using WebSocket technology

LocationWebSocket is a Java-based application that enables real-time location tracking and communication using WebSocket protocols. It's designed to demonstrate server-client architecture, real-time data streaming, and location-based services.

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What it does

LocationWebSocket provides a real-time location tracking system using WebSocket technology. The application enables bidirectional communication between server and clients, allowing for instant location updates and tracking capabilities. Built entirely in Java, it demonstrates modern network programming and real-time data handling.

Key features

How to run locally

If you want to run this project on your machine:

  1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Pepijn-DB/LocationWebSocket
  2. Ensure you have Java Development Kit (JDK) installed
  3. Navigate to the project directory
  4. Compile the Java files: javac *.java
  5. Run the server: java Main (adjust the main class name as needed)
  6. Connect clients to the WebSocket endpoint

Notes & extending

LocationWebSocket serves as a foundation for real-time location-based applications. Potential extensions include adding a web-based client interface, integrating with mapping APIs (Google Maps, OpenStreetMap), implementing location history persistence, adding authentication and authorization, or creating geofencing capabilities.