Common mistakes when working with Location API?

Android, Location API, Common Mistakes, GPS, Geolocation, Android Development, Mobile Apps
Learn about the common mistakes developers make when working with the Android Location API and how to avoid them for better app performance.
        
            // Common mistakes when using Android Location API

            // 1. Not checking permissions
            if (ContextCompat.checkSelfPermission(this, Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) != PackageManager.PERMISSION_GRANTED) {
                // Request the permission
                ActivityCompat.requestPermissions(this, new String[]{Manifest.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION}, LOCATION_PERMISSION_REQUEST_CODE);
            }

            // 2. Using getLastKnownLocation() inappropriately
            Location lastLocation = locationManager.getLastKnownLocation(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER);
            if (lastLocation == null) {
                // Handle the situation when the last known location is not available
            }

            // 3. Neglecting to handle location updates correctly
            locationManager.requestLocationUpdates(LocationManager.GPS_PROVIDER, MIN_TIME_BW_UPDATES, MIN_DISTANCE_CHANGE, locationListener);

            // 4. Not considering the battery impact of location services
            // Ensure to stop location updates when they are no longer needed
            locationManager.removeUpdates(locationListener);
        
    

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