Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook: Edition 2

Name: Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook: Edition 2
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Eric Pimpler

Jul 2015 · Packt Publishing Ltd

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366

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About this ebook

The book kicks off with the fundamentals of starting to use Python with ArcGIS, followed by recipes on managing map documents and layers, including how to find and fix broken data links in these files.

In the second part of the book, you will learn to create custom geoprocessing tools and how to use the Attribute and Location tools to select specific features.

The third part of the book covers topics for advanced users including the REST API, and also teaches you how to use Python with ArcGIS Pro. The book finishes with appendices covering how to automate Python scripts, and the five things that should be at the back of every GIS programmer's mind.

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About the author

Eric Pimpler is the founder and owner of GeoSpatial Training Services (http://geospatialtraining.com/) and has over 20 years of experience implementing and teaching GIS solutions using Esri, Google Earth/Maps, open source technology. Currently, Eric is focusing on ArcGIS scripting with Python and the development of custom ArcGIS Server web and mobile applications using JavaScript. Eric is the author of Programming ArcGIS with Python Cookbook and Building Web and Mobile ArcGIS Server Applications with JavaScript, both by Packt Publishing. Eric has a bachelor's degree in geography from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in applied geography with a focus on GIS from Texas State University.

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