Berlin

ArcGIS System and Developers

• Get an overview of the ArcGIS system and how developers can build and deploy applications for mobile devices, the web, and desktop.
• Learn about the new developer opportunities with ArcGIS Online and the best ways to access and manage content in the cloud as well as how to create and share maps and applications.
• See demos of how mapping applications are created in ArcGIS and deployed to mobile devices and the web.
• Find out about ready-to-use applications and templates that you can quickly configure.

Web Application Development
Learn about what's possible using Esri's ArcGIS web mapping APIs. You will see examples of creating web applications using JavaScript/HTML5, Flex, and Silverlight.

Native Application Development
Hear from Esri development staff about the new ArcGIS Runtime SDKs for WPF and Java as well as new releases of the SDKs for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone.

Mark Baird, Alexander Erbe, and Jan Tschada
Room: Berlin 2

ArcGIS Runtime for Desktop is a new technology enabling developers to create rich, highly functional GIS applications for desktop computers. ArcGIS Runtime SDK for WPF and ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Java provide development tools and resources for Microsoft's WPF technology and the Java platform for desktops. The SDK allows developers to integrate both online and local GIS resources like maps, geoprocessing models, or geocoding in their applications. The session will give an overview of the architecture and the ArcGIS Runtime components. Demos will enrich the presentation.
Target Audience: Developers, Software Architects
Prior Knowledge: ArcGIS as a system and software development in general

Marko Apfel and Jim Barry
Room: Berlin 3

In the last few years, new devices have come onto the market. Esri has taken these developments into account by introducing new APIs. The number of APIs has increased significantly, and often it is hard for developers to choose the right one, as most platforms can be addressed by more than one API. This session will provide developers with an orientation. The existing APIs for desktop, server, web, and mobile environments will be introduced, their scope defined, and typical user scenarios shown.
Target Audience: Developers, Software Architects
Prior Knowledge: ArcGIS as a system and software development in general (Knowledge of specific programming languages is not required.)

Andy Gup and Rainald Suchan
Room: Berlin 2

This session will provide insight into the development of GIS applications for Android smartphones and tablets with ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android. The presenters will give an overview of the functionality offered by the SDK and show how to build custom GIS applications for Android devices that are tailored to the specific needs of customers or field-workers. The ArcGIS for Android application that can be downloaded for free at Google Play will be discussed as well.
Target Audience: Developers, Software Architects
Prior Knowledge: General knowledge about ArcGIS (Programming skills in Java and Android are advantageous but not required.)

Stefan Vienken
Room: Berlin 3

For many, many years, Esri has focused its efforts on developing software for the GIS market and specifically for GIS analysts. However, maps and spatial analytics are not just useful to GIS analysts. In fact, there has always been a strong need to make mapping and GIS tools more easily accessible to non-GIS analysts.
Location analytics is a major new initiative at Esri. This session will provide an overview of the Esri Location Analytics solutions Esri Maps for Office, Esri Maps for SharePoint, and Esri Maps for IBM Cognos. What are the general conditions? What are the limitations? What about customization? What comes next?
Target Audience: Users, Consultants (Administrators, Developers)
Prior Knowledge: ArcGIS in general

Al Pascual
Room: Berlin 2

ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS allows users to extend the reach of a GIS to the Apple iOS touch platform. The SDK can access data from ArcGIS Online or enterprise servers and allows developers to implement custom ArcGIS functionality in iOS applications. Kick-start your development with this session. Presenters will cover common development topics like adding and rendering layers in the map, using GPS, performing queries, and displaying information to the user. Other popular topics, like implementing data collection and offline capabilities, will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with Objective-C, working knowledge of Xcode and Interface Builder
Target Audience: Mobile Application Developers
Prior Knowledge: At least some experience developing applications for iOS

Andy Gup and Stephan Mendler
Room: Berlin 3

Both ArcGIS Viewer for Silverlight and ArcGIS Viewer for Flex come with an application builder, making the configuration and deployment of ready-to-use web mapping applications very easy. Guided by an intuitive user interface, GIS specialists or administrators are able to create focused applications containing only the data and functionality required to fulfill their tasks.
The basic workflow for deploying such web mapping applications will be presented in this session, giving practical insights into the look and feel of the application builders and an overview of the functionality that both viewers provide out of the box. The session will conclude with guidance on how developers can extend the standard viewers and integrate customized components into the application builders' frameworks.
Target Audience: Consultants, Developers, Administrators
Prior Knowledge: General knowledge of ArcGIS for Server and web mapping (Silverlight and/or Flex basics are advantageous but not required.)

Oliver Meyer
Room: Berlin 2

Mobile applications need to provide an optimal user experience on a variety of devices and platforms. ArcGIS API for JavaScript is a viable technology to build such applications. However, building sustainable and maintainable solutions in this technological environment is challenging. This presentation will introduce a solution framework that reveals a dynamic component model and runtime container for JavaScript applications that allow users to build multidevice, cross-platform solutions using the product. The applications that result can be delivered through the mobile browser or as native applications. Experiences will be shared on how applications can be modularized and how rules can allow them to recognize and adapt to the device at runtime. Developed components cover user interaction, using device-specific features, and integration with external systems.
Target Audience: Consultants, Developers
Prior Knowledge: General knowledge about ArcGIS for Server and web technologies

Julie Powell and Matthias Schenker
Room: Berlin 1

ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based system that allows organizations and individuals to easily create, manage, store, and share data and maps hosted in the cloud. The system is powered by RESTful services that can be accessed from a wide variety of browser and mobile clients. The presenters will walk through the various aspects of its REST API including the management of users, groups, items, and organizational subscriptions; the sharing model; security; and ways to work with web maps and hosted geospatial services. These concepts will be illustrated by using the ArcGIS.com website, which is itself powered by this REST API.
Target Audience: Web Application Developers
Prior Knowledge: At least some experience building web applications based on the REST architecture