Question

I’m trying to learn how to use HTML5 geolocation and am having trouble getting the following script to run properly:

<script src="js/jquery-1.4.2.min.js"></script>
<script>
    jQuery(window).ready(function(){
        jQuery("#btnInit").click(initiate_geolocation);
    });

    function initiate_geolocation() {
        navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(handle_geolocation_query);
    }

    function handle_geolocation_query(position){
        alert('Lat: ' + position.coords.latitude + ' ' +
              'Lon: ' + position.coords.longitude);
    }
</script>

My HTML contains a button that references the #btnInit jQuery function; however, the script does not display any alert popup boxes. Moreover, it seems that the script is pausing prior to the line: jQuery(window).ready(function(){

What are my next steps for getting HTML5 geolocation working?

Answer 1

Your code works perfectly for me, see this fiddle. Is your browser supporting geolocation?

Depending on your browser, you should see somewhere a notice to allow the browser to get your location. You must allow this, to get your code working.