ArcPy and ArcGIS - Second Edition: Automating ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS Online with Python

Use Python modules such as ArcPy, ArcREST and the ArcGIS API for Python to automate the process of analyzing and mapping geospatial dataKey FeaturesPerform GIS analysis quickly by automating tasksAccess spatial data contained within shapefiles and geodatabases and transform between spatial reference systemsAutomate the process of mapping geospatial analyses and producing map booksBook DescriptionArcGIS allows for complex analyses of geographic information. The ArcPy module is used to script ArcGIS analyses, providing a productive way to perform geo-analyses and automate map production. This updated second edition focuses on new Python tools, such as the ArcGIS API for Python. Using Python, this book will guide you from basic Python scripting to advanced ArcPy script tools.You'll start by setting up your Python environment for ArcGIS automation. Next, you'll learn how to output maps using ArcPy in MXD and update feature class in a geodatabase using ArcPy and ArcGIS Online. In later chapters, you'll explore the ArcREST library, before going on to discover examples on querying, updating and manipulating ArcGIS Online feature services. As you progress, you will get up to speed with enabling your scripts in the browser and directly interacting with ArcGIS Online using Jupyter notebook. Finally, you will learn how to use ArcPy to control ArcGIS Enterprise and even explore topics on data quality assurances, data updates, version control, and editing safeguards.By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the knowledge you need to automate the analysis and mapping of geospatial data.What you will learnUnderstand how to integrate Python into ArcGIS and make GIS analysis faster and easierCreate Python script using ArcGIS ModelBuilderLearn to use ArcGIS Online feature services and understand the basics of ArcGIS REST APIUnderstand the latest Python environment with ArcGIS ProExplore the new ArcGIS Python API and understand how to use Anaconda and Jupyter with itGet to grips with controlling ArcGIS Enterprise using ArcPyWho this book is forIf you are a GIS student or professional who wants to understand how to use ArcPy to reduce repetitive tasks and perform analysis faster, then this book is for you. Python programmers who want to learn how to automate geospatial analyses and implement ArcGIS Online data management will also find this book useful.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Python for ArcGISCreating the First Python ScriptArcPy Cursors - Search, Insert, and UpdateArcPy Geometry Objects and CursorsCreating a Script ToolThe arcpy.mapping ModuleAdvanced Analysis TopicsIntroduction to ArcGIS OnlineArcPy and ArcGIS OnlineArcREST Python PackageArcPy and ArcGIS ProArcGIS API for Python Read more