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howto get gps location data updating on the map

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Kotlin
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Description

is there an example how i can get GPS location data from a background thread (that is updated about once every second)
showing as a marker (that moves according to the lat, lon values) on the map?

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No files, tests, or entry points are mentioned. Start by locating the map marker and location-update APIs, then determine how a background GPS update can move a marker once per second. Done means a clear Kotlin example showing the location source, marker updates, and changing latitude/longitude on the map.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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