Title: Developing a Custom Live Map Solution on a Budget: My Journey with PHP and Limited Resources

Are you interested in creating a live map application but facing constraints such as limited hardware or budget? Let me share my recent experience building a simplified, homemade alternative to platforms like Liveuamap, using only basic tools and a bit of ingenuity.

Due to temporary limitations, I had to work on a Chromebook, which restricted my development options. While cloud-based IDEs and services like GitHub Codespaces are available, I found them somewhat uncomfortable to use and preferred saving those resources for more critical tasks. Instead, I relied on a straightforward text editor and the assistance of AI tools to help code my project.

The motivation behind this project was twofold: first, I was simply bored and wanted to challenge myself; second, I noticed that the original Liveuamap source code is poorly maintained and somewhat complex to set up. As a result, I aimed to develop a more streamlined, easy-to-deploy solution that could be manageable even on limited hosting plans.

Currently, I’m hosting the site on a free provider, which imposes certain limitations. I am curious whether I should take the next step and upgrade to contemporary technologies, like Node.js or other modern frameworks, to improve performance, scalability, and features.

If you’re interested, you can check out the live demo here: https://aregan.byethost33.com/aregan/

I welcome any feedback or advice on my approach, technology choices, or potential improvements. Building this from scratch with minimal resources has been a rewarding challenge, and I’m eager to hear your thoughts!