GeoToolbox and PlaceDescriptor Patterns

Portable location representation using PlaceDescriptor from the GeoToolbox framework. Covers place construction from coordinates, addresses, and MapKit items; forward and reverse geocoding with the new async APIs; and multi-service place identifiers for cross-platform interop.

When This Skill Activates

Use this skill when the user:

• Asks about GeoToolbox or PlaceDescriptor
• Wants to represent a place with coordinates, address, or common name
• Needs to convert between MKMapItem and PlaceDescriptor
• Asks about forward geocoding (address to coordinates) or reverse geocoding (coordinates to address)
• Wants to store or transmit multi-service place identifiers (Apple Maps, Google Maps, etc.)
• Mentions PlaceRepresentation, SupportingPlaceRepresentation, or MKGeocodingRequest
• Asks about portable or interoperable location data structures

Decision Tree