Post #3023605
2026-06-01 13:43 UTC
Yes, and incredibly enough, it's been pushed by none other than Google Maps! It's called Plus Codes, and the algorithm to encode and decode coordinates to/from Plus Codes is stable and can be performed entirely offline. maps.google.com/pluscodes/
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@evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world 2026-06-01 15:52
It almost seems like a different use case. It seems like the plus codes are effectively like mailing addresses for places that dont have addresses (lots of countries). They still lack the ability to do clear, analog communication (e.g., over radio or just a person’s memory in a search and rescue situation). I will say, I’ve noticed the plus codes, but never looked into them. It’s really good that they are open source and can be generated offline. Hopefully they have some adoption in other apps/devices.