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Geolocation — Complete Guide

Geolocation — Complete Guide: free step-by-step lesson with examples, common mistakes, and interview tips — part of HTML Tutorial on Toolliyo Academy.

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HTML Tutorial · Lesson 52 of 100

Geolocation

Basics ✓Forms & semantics ✓APIs & performanceProjects

APIs & performance · 3 — HTML5, CSS/JS, security · ~6 min · HTML — HTML5 APIs & Advanced Features

What is this?

The Geolocation API asks the user for device coordinates via navigator.geolocation.

Why should you care?

MarkupVerse branch finders and delivery ETA screens use coords for nearby results.

See it live — copy this example

Save as demo.html and open in your browser, or use Run Example below.

<section aria-labelledby="branch-loc">
  <h2 id="branch-loc">Nearest MarkupVerse branch</h2>
  <button type="button" id="locate">Use my location</button>
  <p id="coords" role="status" aria-live="polite"></p>
</section>
<script>
document.getElementById('locate').onclick = () => {
  navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(
    p => { document.getElementById('coords').textContent =
      'Lat ' + p.coords.latitude.toFixed(4) + ', Lng ' + p.coords.longitude.toFixed(4); },
    () => { document.getElementById('coords').textContent = 'Location denied'; }
  );
};
</script>

Run Example »

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Code
Result

What happened?

  • Always handle denial and timeout.
  • HTTPS is required in production.
  • Show status in a live region.

Practice next

  1. Add a locate button.
  2. Log coords on success.
  3. Show a friendly denial message.
  4. Switch to watchPosition for live tracking.
  5. Round coords to two decimals in UI.

Remember

User permission required. Handle errors. HTTPS in prod.

MarkupVerse branch finder

Customer taps Use my location on mobile.

Outcome: Map centers on the closest ATM.

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HTML Tutorial
Course syllabus

HTML Tutorial

HTML — Foundations
HTML — Media & Content
HTML — Forms & Validation
HTML — Semantic HTML & SEO
HTML — Accessibility & Responsive Design
HTML — HTML5 APIs & Advanced Features
HTML — with CSS & JavaScript
HTML — Performance & Security
HTML — Testing & Deployment
HTML — Real-World Projects
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