Location Finder App github: https://github.com/emendoza/PlaceMe.git Tested on Google Chrome and Internet Explorer 11
This application allows users to search for specified locations.
Instructions:
Please run the following:
'npm install'
'npm start'
This will start the app on port 8080
NOTE: make sure 8080 is not currently being used!
Search
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Enter point of interest in the designated input area.
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(Optional) Show Advanced Options:
a. Here users can add a reference point in the form of an addres, city etc.
This will be the location where the search will center around.
b. Ideal Miles from reference point refers to a radius within which the search will bias locations. Locations found within the radius will be ranked higher.
NOTE: locations outside of the radius will still be discovered.
- Pressing on the "PlaceMe" button or clicking the enter key will run the search and take users to the results page.
Results
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This page has the results from the latest search, including the name, icon, address, and tags.
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Clicking on the name will bring the user to the corresponding Google Maps link in a new tab.