What is ArcGIS API for JavaScript?
The ArcGIS API for JavaScript is a lightweight way to embed maps and tasks in web applications. You can get these maps from ArcGIS Online, your own ArcGIS Server or others’ servers.
Do you have to pay for ArcGIS?
Does ArcGIS Online require a subscription? Yes. To access all the capabilities of ArcGIS Online, your organization needs to purchase an annual subscription. Free trials can be used to test the full functionality before you buy it.
How do I use ArcGIS REST services?
Get started
- Determine the well-known endpoint.
- Browse using the Services Directory.
- Understand the documentation.
- Create a URL and see the response.
- Use the Services Directory dialog boxes to generate parameter values in the URL.
- Understand options for sending long JSON objects in a request.
Where do I get an API key?
To create your application’s API key:
- Go to the API Console.
- From the projects list, select a project or create a new one.
- If the APIs & services page isn’t already open, open the left side menu and select APIs & services.
- On the left, choose Credentials.
- Click Create credentials and then select API key.
How do I get my ArcGIS API key?
An API key is created for you when you sign up for an ArcGIS Developer account. If you already have an ArcGIS account , you can sign in to view your default API key and create more API keys. From the developer dashboard , click Manage. Click + New API Key.
What is API key in Javascript?
An API key is usually a unique string of letters and numbers. In order to start working with most APIs, you must identify yourself (register) and get an API key. You will need to add an API key to each request so that the API can recognize you.
How do I consume the ArcGIS API for JavaScript?
The ArcGIS API for JavaScript is available to developers in several configurations. The manner in which you decide to consume the API may depend on how you intend to consume it. Some of the factors that may influence the consumption method are network access, application deployment, functionality, and optimization.
What is the compact build of ArcGIS API for JavaScript?
The compact build of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript was the only choice for a smaller build before the availability of the Web Optimizer. The purpose of the compact build was to present developers and consumers of the JavaScript API with a subset of all the modules in the JavaScript API (based upon the most frequently used modules).
What is map class in ArcGIS API?
Since: ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.0. The Map class contains properties and methods for storing, managing, and overlaying layers common to both 2D and 3D viewing. Layers can be added and removed from the map, but are rendered via a MapView (for viewing data in 2D) or a SceneView (for viewing data in 3D).
What is the ArcGIS Webmap?
The webmap is saved as a JSON document that can be consumed by the ArcGIS API for JavaScript via the WebMap class to easily create compelling 2D applications. The JSON document is written according to the webmap specification.