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What is the future of ArcGIS web development ? Is it JavaScript and HTML5? [closed]
I want to know about the future of ArcGIS web development; is it HTML5?
I used to work with ArcObjects and .NET Web ADF so what is the best technology I must follow, especially when I know that ...
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1answer
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ArcGIS API JavaScript, Flex, and Silverlight updated comparision
Does anyone know of a site, blog, etc. that constantly updates a comparison between the various ArcGIS APIs for each new release of the API?
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2answers
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Importing ALOHA plume .pas file in ArcGIS Server web API application
I want to import a .pas file (ALOHA plume file) in ArcGIS Server web API application (JavaScript/Silverlight/Flex). Has anyone tried this before?
I am looking for some directions to achive the same.
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5answers
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Future of Silverlight in ArcGis?
On the last Build Conference in September 2011 Microsoft told a lot about Windows 8 and the Future of JavaScript over Silverlight. No Plugins wanted!! JavaScript with html5 ftw!
Now what is the ...
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3answers
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Should I start a new project using the Silverlight API?
I'm about to start a new mapping project for a client, and am considering using the ArcGIS Server Silverlight API, since it gives a lot of the required functionality out-of-the-box (especially with ...
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2answers
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How “complex” should a JavaScript map become? When does a plugin make more sense?
Background:
A client is looking to upgrade an ancient ArcIMS site, which is quite complex. It has a table of contents, the ability to change symbology on-the-fly, print the map, use spatial ...
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ArcGIS Web APIs: What are the differences?
Esri currently offers 3 different web API's that can be freely downloaded.
Are they all equal?
If not, what are the relative strengths/weaknesses of each of these API's?
