useGeoLocation Hook

The useGeoLocation hook is a powerful tool for accessing and monitoring the user's geographical location in React applications. It offers features such as continuous location watching, error handling, and customizable geolocation options.

Features

- Real-Time Location Tracking: Ability to continuously watch the user's location.
- Custom Geolocation Options: Supports customization of geolocation queries, like timeout and accuracy.
- Error Handling: Robust error handling, including cases where geolocation is not supported.

Installation

$3

``bash
npm install @custom-react-hooks/use-geo-location
`

or

`bash
yarn add @custom-react-hooks/use-geo-location
`

$3

`sh
npm install @custom-react-hooks/all
`

or

`sh
yarn add @custom-react-hooks/all
`

Importing the Hook

The useGeoLocation hook must be imported using a named import as shown below:

Named Import:
`javascript
import { useGeoLocation } from '@custom-react-hooks/use-geo-location';
`
This approach ensures that the hook integrates seamlessly into your project, maintaining consistency and predictability in how you use our package.

Usage

Import and use the useGeoLocation hook in your React components:

`typescript
import { useGeoLocation } from '@custom-react-hooks/all';

function GeoLocationComponent() {
const { loading, coordinates, error, isWatching } = useGeoLocation();

return (


export default GeoLocationComponent;
`

API Reference

$3

- options: Optional PositionOptions object to configure geolocation queries.
- watch: Boolean flag to continuously watch the user's location.
- coordinates: The current geographical position of the user.
- error: Error object containing details in case of a failure.
- loading: Boolean indicating whether the location data is being fetched.

Use Cases

- User Location Tracking: Get the current location of the user for services like maps or local information.
- Continuous Location Monitoring: Continuously monitor user's location for real-time tracking applications.
- Geofencing: Implement geofencing features, triggering actions when the user enters or leaves a region.
- Location-Based Services: Provide services or content based on the user’s geographical location.
- Error Handling: Manage errors related to geolocation access, like permission denial or unavailable services.

Contributing

Contributions to improve useGeoLocation` are welcome. Feel free to submit issues or pull requests to enhance its functionality.