Follow the sections below to start building a real-world mapping application with the ArcGIS Platform. Here are the accompanying resources:
Before you start you need to sign up for a free developer account if you don't already have one. This will give you the ability to store maps, layers and data in the cloud and use the ArcGIS Premium Services.
- Sign up for a developer account.
- Sign in and redeem your voucher code for 1000 credits.
These labs will show you how to use the ArcGIS Platform tools, data and map storage capabilities to build applications quickly. If you are new to ArcGIS, this is a good place to start. Be sure to follow them in the order below.
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Data
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Design
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Develop (JavaScript developers will need a codepen.io account)
If you are finished early, try more Data, Design, Develop labs.
These are sets of labs that you can explore to learn how to add additional functionality to your mapping app. For example, learn how to add geolocation, search and driving directions to your app. These labs can be completed in any order.
- Toggle the basemap
- Add search capabilities
- Expand the legend (no lab, use JS API documentation)
Prepare data, layers and maps using tools and scripting
Work with maps and layers
Style your own vector basemap
Find your geolocation
Explore geocoding
Get driving directions
Work with graphics and geometry
Security and authentication
There are many options for building responsive apps, but if you want to try to build an app with a web framework that uses Bootstrap, then give this a try. The easiest way is still use a web map. Visit https://github.com/Esri/calcite-maps for sample code and more details.
