Esri Advanced Guide to Python in ArcGIS

by Dave Crawford, Daniel Yaw

Overview

Solving complex geospatial problems and delivering solutions has never been easier.

Ready to take your Python knowledge to the next level? Esri Advanced Guide to Python in ArcGIS guides working GIS professionals through integrating Python with ArcGIS capabilities with increasing complexity through each consecutive chapter. Every chapter includes a project that teaches technical skills and problem-solving applicable to practical, job-focused assignments, including understanding client needs, performing market analytics, and managing ArcGIS Online organizations. 

Esri Advanced Guide to Python in ArcGIS uses step-by-step tutorials with an informal, conversational style of writing so you can easily follow and immediately apply the skills explained. Topics include:

• Designing effective GIS Python solutions
• ArcPy and ArcGIS API for Python basics
• Using imagery and GeoAI for advanced analysis
• Object-oriented programming
• Delivering work in various formats: Python scripts, Jupyter Notebook, ArcGIS Pro tools, geoprocessing services, and web applications
• Data engineering and manipulation techniques
• Managing ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and other portal administration

Perfect for intermediate to advanced programmers looking to enhance their GIS capabilities, Esri Advanced Guide to Python in ArcGIS will quickly help you become skilled at using Python for geospatial solutions and become more proficient and capable in your work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589488236
Publisher:	Esri Press
Publication date:	06/24/2025
Series:	Esri Advanced Guide to ArcGIS
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Dave Crawford is a technical consultant and Python developer with Esri’s Professional Services division based in Oakland, CA. Prior to his time working with geospatial data, he was an archaeologist. Now he spends his time designing and implementing data engineering and automation solutions.

Daniel Yaw, GISP, is a Solutions Architect with HERE Technologies. Dan has over 15 years of experience in GIS, including Esri’s own Advanced Enterprise Systems team. He has a passion for developing cutting-edge technology and a proven track record of designing and implementing efficient and innovative enterprise-grade geospatial solutions.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Designing your python solution

Chapter 2 Data structures and flow

Chapter 3 ArcPY Basics

Chapter 4 ArcGIS python API basics

Chapter 5 Object Oriented Programming

Chapter 6 Interactive python and notebooks

Chapter 7 Web APIs

Chapter 8 Data manipulation

Chapter 9 Data engineering

Chapter 10 Concurrency and parallelism

Chapter 11 Data visualization

Chapter 12 Interacting with databases

Chapter 13 Geoprocessing and toolboxes

Chapter 14 ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online Administration

Chapter 15 Web frameworks

Chapter 16 Distributing your code

Chapter 17 Documenting your code

Chapter 18 Imagery and GeoAI