Building Web Applications with ArcGIS

Build an engaging GIS Web application from scratch using ArcGIS

About This Book

• Learn how to design, build, and run high performance and interactive applications with the help of ArcGIS
• Incorporate ArcGIS for Server services to allow end users to visualize, query, and edit GIS data using the ArcGIS JavaScript APIs
• Step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to design and customize a GIS web application from scratch

Who This Book Is For

If you are a GIS user or a web programmer, this book is for you. This book is also intended for all those who have basic web development knowledge with no prior experience of ArcGIS and are keen on venturing into the world of ArcGIS technology. The book will equip you with the skills to comfortably start your own ArcGIS web development project.

In Detail

ArcGIS allows users to create rich maps and applications that interact with services hosted on ArcGIS for Server and ArcGIS Online. This book will help you to understand the ArcGIS JavaScript API in a fun way while building a real-life project.

This book revolves around a fictional project called Bestaurants. The journey starts with a description of the project requirements before moving on to designing and sketching an interface of what the website will look like. Then, gradually with each chapter, you will add a single functionality until the full ArcGIS application is completed.

By the end of this book, you will have built an entire ArcGIS web application from scratch. An additional bonus appendix is included on how to build ArcGIS applications with ArcGIS Online–a new and extremely useful service offered by Esri.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Bestaurants Project
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Basic Web Application
Chapter 3: Querying ArcGIS Services
Chapter 4: Rich Content and Mobile Integration
Chapter 5: Posting Reviews, Ratings, and Photos
Appendix: Bestaurants on ArcGIS Online