Arcgis server is the leading software for developing both web and mobile gis applications there are a number of programming languages that you can use to develop applications with arcgis server including javascript flex and silverlight however the arcgis api for javascript is the preferred way of developing your custom applications for arcgis server since it can be used for both web and . The arcgis api for javascript enables you to quickly build web and mobile mapping applications that include sophisticated gis capabilities yet are easy and intuitive for the user aimed at both new and experienced web developers this practical guide gives you everything you need to get started with the api after a brief introduction to html . Development of custom arcgis server web and mobile applications using javascript he is the author of programming arcgis 101 with python cookbook eric has a bachelors degree in geography from texas am university and a masters degree in applied geography with a concentration in gis from texas state university. Building web and mobile arcgis server applications with javascript second edition this is the code repository for building web and mobile arcgis server applications with javascript second edition published by packtit contains all the supporting project files necessary to work through the book from start to finish. The arcgis api for javascript enables you to quickly build web and mobile mapping applications that include sophisticated gis capabilities yet are easy and intuitive for the user aimed at both new and experienced web developers this practical guide gives you everything you need to get started with the api