Troy31d agoFirst, I'd like to apologize if my consideration doesn't apply to your software. I haven't used your app, I'm just saying that borders are sometimes a hassle, and sometimes necessary, when it comes to software that involves a geographical area.
Depending on context, sometimes the distance from me (no matter where borders are) is the only important factor. In other instances, jurisdiction of silly rules are the main factor.
In the Oklahoma example I provided, let's pretend I'm using an app to buy a car. I'm willing to drive 75 miles to buy one, but only if it's in my state. Or if I'm job hunting, maybe I'm willing to commute 50 miles, but not if I have to go to Colorado.
This type of logic is missing from nearly every common software that makes use of geography.
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Karadenizli31d agoI did think of the use case, but I think it's far less necessary than you'd think. There are libraries to check current state, but checking distance to state borders is much more complex.
While many people live near borders, not that many people actually cross the borders every day, to the point that it'd be necessary to download by default. In philly for example, it's only a bridge away from Camden NJ, but I've noticed from license plates that there is rarely ever a car from the other side on either side. Most cities on borders are separated by a toll bridge and people rarely cross day to day.
Also, everyone has unlimited data nowadays. You can just hit them with the "would you like to download this states map?" modal when you see them in another state.
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