Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Web GIS and ArcGIS JavaScript API 3.X

• Overview of Web GIS architecture

• Introduction to ArcGIS Server and REST services

• JavaScript essentials for GIS developers

• Setting up development environment and first web map
  Case Study: Deploying a simple property map viewer for municipal use

Module 2: Working with Base Maps and Operational Layers

• Adding basemaps from Esri and custom sources

• Integrating dynamic, tiled, and feature layers

• Managing map extents, scale, and zoom controls

• Layer control and legends
  Project: Develop a web map showing protected areas and land-use overlays

Module 3: Symbology and Thematic Mapping with JavaScript API

• Using renderers for point, line, and polygon features

• Symbolizing layers dynamically based on attributes

• Class breaks, unique value renderers, and pop-up customization

• Styling with CSS and HTML
  Case Study: Thematic visualization of population density across districts

Module 4: Attribute Queries and Spatial Filters

• Performing SQL-like queries using QueryTask and Query

• Implementing interactive selection and filtering

• Displaying query results and attribute tables

• Using definition expressions for layer filtering
  Project: Develop a zoning application with filterable land parcel data

Module 5: Editing Features in Web Applications

• Setting up feature services for editing

• Implementing the Editor widget

• Snapping, editing templates, and validation

• Managing edits and saving to the server
  Case Study: Creating an editable infrastructure inventory map for local utilities

Module 6: Geoprocessing and Analysis Tools via API

• Introduction to geoprocessing services

• Executing tasks such as buffer, clip, intersect

• Passing parameters and consuming results

• Visualizing outputs on the map
  Project: Build an online tool to perform site selection based on proximity and zoning

Module 7: Integrating Geocoding and Routing Services

• Using ArcGIS World Geocoding Service

• Implementing address search and geolocation

• Creating route solvers and direction widgets

• Using network analysis services
  Case Study: Implementing a delivery routing system for an e-commerce business

Module 8: Building Custom Widgets and UI Enhancements

• Developing reusable components using Dojo toolkit

• Extending the ArcGIS API with custom widgets

• Implementing map tools: print, measure, overview map

• Enhancing usability with responsive design
  Project: Develop a custom report generator with spatial data export features

Module 9: Managing Data and Services on ArcGIS Server

• Publishing map services and feature services

• Registering data sources and service folders

• Using the ArcGIS Server REST Admin interface

• Performance optimization and caching strategies
  Case Study: Managing a multi-user web GIS for real-time monitoring of projects

Module 10: Final Capstone Project and Deployment

• End-to-end development of a web GIS application

• Incorporating all key components: mapping, editing, analysis, and routing

• Testing and optimizing the application

• Deployment options (local server, cloud, intranet)
  Capstone Project: Design and deploy a complete municipal asset management web GIS