Location Basics

Location itself can be reduced to basic X,Y coordinates: a latitude and longitude, also known as a geolocation. For example, {37.7898007,-122.3991439} (the location of Salesforce HQ). But knowing the coordinates of Salesforce Tower doesn’t show you where it is on a map, or tell you where you are in relation to it, or how to get there. These are location-based features, but simple location is not enough to build them. It also requires map rendering, geocoding of street addresses, and route calculation, among other things.

LocationService is a simple API, with features inspired by the similar Geolocation API available in web browsers. It provides a straightforward mechanism for getting the current geolocation of the physical device on which it runs. That’s it. For basic map display, combine LocationService with the lightning-map component. For more complex mapping solutions, consider adding third-party libraries and services, such as Google Maps or Leaflet.