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The best thing I like about this API is its capability to create a 3Dimensional map as easily as a 2D map. It just requires a few lines of code for doing so. It helps in creating best visualizations for bookmarks, data and pop-ups.
Therefore, it saves a lot of time required for the above tasks without this API.
It helps in creating an appealing UI screen and responsive site. The implementation is very clear and working with the properties is pretty straightforward for the developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It has very less drag & drop options, therefore you need to learn the curve before using it. It also has a preference for Dojo over jQuery, which is not liked by me. I can say if I could use both of them together, it will be a very good experience.
Apart from these, it is overall a very good API. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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The best thing about ArcGIS API is that it provides an easy to embed, implement maps and it's working using javascript in web applications we create. It is easy to implement, we have access to its samples through which we can guidance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
ArcGIS API for JavaScript is solely responsible for providing maps services to its clients. I would like to see that in future ArcGIS API extends its branches to some other fields of Ecommerce. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Doing tasks in web applications and creating apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't have any dislikes but we need css and html for creating a dynamic web applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The transition from 3.x to 4.x provided the api with more flexability. Its resources make standing up an application easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The transition from 3.x to 4.x was difficult for me as it was a paradigm shift in how the map works and I had trouble getting started, retooling some existing apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The ability to custom develop apps outside of Web AppBuilder and AGO. The customization is a lot more effective when it comes to popups, tables , geoprocessing tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The fact that there are so many different versions and a lot of the Samples are out of date or don't work when you are on the API page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like the ESRI JS API because it has so many robust out-of-the-box and ready-to-use features. I focus mainly on 2D visualization, but I do like the 3D globe view for realism. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I dislike the lack of native clustering support, lack of native in-map bar-chart symbology, and 4.x's general lack of parity with 3.x. I also wish ESRI would allow more customizability. I often use Leaflet because of how much more customizable it is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
My favourite feature of this application is it's intuitiveness and the compelling visuals.
I have been able to visualize my field site and macro-group distinctions and roles powerfully with this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I find the integrative mapping figure a bit difficult to fully maximize but I presume with some support I will get a hang of it. It's one feature that attenuates my perception of the tools flexibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The variety of tools and simple implementation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Not enough examples. I would like to see small bits of code showing each tool in use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
easy to understand, helped in developing costum applications from strach Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
hard to find some events and some mapping capabilities can be included Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Easy to use, moving away from Dojo enabling modern web development techniques. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Dojo dependency makes it hard to integrate in modern web solutions in a modern way Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The dojo framework is fun to work with. I also really qppreciate the EsriRequest method. It's an easy way to communicate with my database. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I needed to use the 4.X version of the API in order to leverage some of the drawing tools. Some very basic GIS tools are still not built out for the 4.X API. I have had to spend days building basic selector tools, highlight functionality, and tables to give my users the "GIS feel" that they expect. The 4.X API is great for visualization, but it doesn't make interacting with or editing data very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
