Building Web Applications Using the ArcGIS API for JavaScript

• Web developers who want to create JavaScript-based applications that include ArcGIS services and functionality.
• GIS professionals who want to create JavaScript-based web mapping applications.

Prerequisites

• Completion of ArcGIS for Server: Sharing GIS Content on the Web or equivalent knowledge is required.
• Programming experience using JavaScript and HTML is required.
• Completion of Introduction to the ArcGIS for Server REST API or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

After completing this course, you will be able to

• Build an application that includes an ArcGIS.com web map.
• Build an application that integrates GIS data from a variety of web services.
• Add components that support interactive map navigation and dynamic display of map layers.
• Incorporate query tasks to allow users to select map features and access their attributes.
• Add functionality that allows users to perform geoprocessing tasks and display the results.
• Add feature editing functionality to support web-based data collection and editing workflows.

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Getting started with the ArcGIS API for JavaScript

• API features and components
• Creating a basic web application
• Adding Dojo to the application
• Creating a map from an ArcGIS.com web map ID

Adding data layers

• ArcGIS Resource Center
• Layer types, including graphics
• REST web services

Using feature layers for data display and querying

• FeatureLayer class
• Event listening and handling for queries
• Displaying attribute information

Mapping with dynamic requests

• Dynamic rendering and mapping
• Using dynamic workspaces
• Dynamic map service layers

Working with tasks and widgets

• API widgets
• Geoprocessing tasks
• Print widget

Editing data

• Web editing scenarios and requirements
• IdentityManager
• Configuring the Editor widget

Enhancing your application

• HTML5 support
• Cross-Origin Resource Sharing
• Adding and mapping non-Esri data sources

Esri will provide the following software to use during class:

• ArcGIS Online
• ArcGIS API 3.x for JavaScript