System Design · Uber · Medium
1. Defining a driver location heatmap A driver location heatmap is a map for internal teams or riders that represents the amount of available driver supply throughout a city without drawing a marker for every driver. The central product problem is to transform a large, noisy stream of GPS updates into map density views that appear current, while also preserving older analytics and download capabilities. 2. Requirements The map's most recent 20 minutes should appear current,…
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