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No demo video, no explanation. Why do I need yet another app for this? html5, javascript, geolocation apis, social networking sites with client-side sharing ca

by geuis 14y ago

No demo video, no explanation. Why do I need yet another app for this? html5, javascript, geolocation apis, social networking sites with client-side sharing capabilities. These are all the things I need to build a simple service that does what's described here. Why is this an app?

priley 14y ago
As far as I gather, these kids have been doing it as a hobby because other apps for quickly sharing a real-time location suck. The short link makes it ideal for sharing via SMS/Twitter, etc. But great point, they should have a quick demo video, even if they are just a few young hackers. That's probably coming next.
- drivebyacct2 14y ago
  What apps do you need? I know how to share my current location on all major smartphone OSes without needing any apps that aren't built in.
  - priley 14y ago
    Ok, pretend you are picking me up. Share with me a link where you are right now... even if you are driving.
    - maxmcd 14y ago
      iOS: Drop a pin in apple maps then click share location within the pin.
      - priley 14y ago
        I said pretend you were driving.
        moe 14y ago
        You're making this too easy. Pretend you are scuba diving with a propulsion jet, and need to share your location urgently.
        priley 14y ago
        :) Love it.
    - drivebyacct2 14y ago
      I can do it in about 3-4 clicks. I have never been in a situation where I could not afford 20 seconds to look at my phone, at a light or some such at the worst. I could make a Taskr shortcut or an on{x} shortcut, but that's probably not what you meant.
  - benjlang 14y ago
    I think most people use Whatsapp for that. There's a built in feature.
    - priley 14y ago
      And there were photosharing apps with filters before Instagram. Sometimes solid UX, strong brand, and focusing on what users want can mean the difference. I think these kids are on the right track.
wwwtyro 14y ago
> These are all the things I need to build a simple service that does what's described here. Why is this an app? I don't understand how listing technologies that might go into making this app obviates the app. How do your two sentences here flow together?

by geuis 14y ago

priley 14y ago

As far as I gather, these kids have been doing it as a hobby because other apps for quickly sharing a real-time location suck. The short link makes it ideal for sharing via SMS/Twitter, etc. But great point, they should have a quick demo video, even if they are just a few young hackers. That's probably coming next.

drivebyacct2 14y ago
What apps do you need? I know how to share my current location on all major smartphone OSes without needing any apps that aren't built in.
- priley 14y ago
  Ok, pretend you are picking me up. Share with me a link where you are right now... even if you are driving.
  - maxmcd 14y ago
    iOS: Drop a pin in apple maps then click share location within the pin.
    - priley 14y ago
      I said pretend you were driving.
      - moe 14y ago
        You're making this too easy. Pretend you are scuba diving with a propulsion jet, and need to share your location urgently.
        priley 14y ago
        :) Love it.
  - drivebyacct2 14y ago
    I can do it in about 3-4 clicks. I have never been in a situation where I could not afford 20 seconds to look at my phone, at a light or some such at the worst. I could make a Taskr shortcut or an on{x} shortcut, but that's probably not what you meant.
- benjlang 14y ago
  I think most people use Whatsapp for that. There's a built in feature.
  - priley 14y ago
    And there were photosharing apps with filters before Instagram. Sometimes solid UX, strong brand, and focusing on what users want can mean the difference. I think these kids are on the right track.

wwwtyro 14y ago

> These are all the things I need to build a simple service that does what's described here. Why is this an app? I don't understand how listing technologies that might go into making this app obviates the app. How do your two sentences here flow together?