Geolib is a lightweight and efficient JavaScript library for geospatial calculations and utilities. It provides a wide range of functions for working with geographical coordinates, such as calculating distances between two points, determining the closest point from a list of coordinates, and converting between different coordinate formats. Geolib is known for its simplicity and ease of use, making it a popular choice for developers working on location-based applications.
Compared to other geospatial libraries like Turf.js or Leaflet, Geolib stands out for its focus on lightweight and specific geospatial tasks. It is actively maintained with regular updates and improvements, ensuring compatibility with the latest JavaScript standards and best practices.
Alternatives: turf.js, leaflet, google-maps-services
Tags: javascriptgeospatialcoordinatesdistance-calculationlocation-based