Year 2019Sunlocator

Sunlocator

Sunlocator

Project Overview

Sun Locator is an Android mobile application targeting photographers and outdoor enthusiasts, designed to predict sun positioning and shadow mapping caused by geographical terrain. The creator developed the app as a personal learning journey in Android programming, gaining insights into app ecosystem development and customer support.

Technical Interest

The project sparked technical curiosity, with community member arel expressing specific interest in understanding the underlying calculations for sun and moon path tracking, and suggesting potential technical documentation through a blog post exploring the implementation details.

Business Insights

As a side project, Sun Locator generates modest supplemental income while serving as a practical learning platform for the developer’s technical skill enhancement. The application demonstrates a niche market solution for professionals and hobbyists requiring precise solar positioning information.

Community Response

The initial discussion suggests positive technical interest, with potential for deeper technical exploration and knowledge sharing about the specialized geographical tracking methodologies employed in the application.

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