IP Geolocation
IP Geolocation is a technology that maps IP addresses to geographic locations, such as country, region, city, and coordinates, using databases or APIs. It is commonly used for content localization, fraud detection, and network analysis by identifying the physical origin of internet traffic. This process involves querying IP address registries and geolocation databases to provide location-based insights.
Developers should learn IP Geolocation when building applications that require location-based features, such as targeted advertising, compliance with regional regulations, or security measures like blocking malicious traffic. It is essential for e-commerce sites to customize user experiences, for cybersecurity tools to detect suspicious login attempts, and for analytics platforms to understand user demographics.