Question 1

How do I monitor continuous location updates with AsyncLocationKit?

Accepted Answer

Use the startUpdatingLocation() method which returns an AsyncStream, then iterate with a for-await loop in a Task. The stream automatically stops when the Task is cancelled, as detailed in the Continuous Location Updates example.

Question 2

AsyncLocationKit vs using CoreLocation directly: which is better?

Accepted Answer

AsyncLocationKit excels for modern Swift codebases wanting cleaner async/await syntax and type safety, while direct CoreLocation is necessary for fine-grained delegate control or older Swift versions. It simplifies common patterns but abstracts some flexibility.

Question 3

How to handle location authorization changes in AsyncLocationKit?

Accepted Answer

Use the startMonitoringAuthorization() method to get an AsyncStream of authorization events, allowing real-time reactions with structured concurrency. This is demonstrated in the Monitor Authorization Changes example with switch cases.

Question 4

Does AsyncLocationKit support background location updates?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by setting allowsBackgroundLocationUpdates to true during initialization and requesting Always authorization. However, it requires proper Info.plist keys and background mode capabilities, as noted in the Troubleshooting section.

Question 5

What are the minimum version requirements for AsyncLocationKit?

Accepted Answer

It requires iOS 13.0+, macOS 12.0+, watchOS 6.0+, tvOS 13.0+, and Swift 5.5+. Check the README's Requirements section for specifics, as older OS versions are unsupported.

Question 6

How to implement geofencing with AsyncLocationKit?

Accepted Answer

Use the startMonitoring(for:) method with a CLCircularRegion to monitor region entry and exit via an AsyncStream. The example shows type-safe event handling for geofencing scenarios like didEnterTo and didExitTo.

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