Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro
Dr. Paul A. Zandbergen is a professor in Vancouver Island University's GIS program. His work focuses on the robustness of spatial analytical approaches in crime investigation, environmental science, public health, spatial ecology, and water resources. The National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Justice, and the National Institutes of Health have all financed his research. He is the author of Python Scripting for ArcGIS, which was released by Esri Press in 2013.
Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro begins with a primer on Python programming basics before delving into how to develop effective Python scripts that work with spatial data in ArcGIS Pro. Learn how to use geoprocessing tools, define, create, and update data, and carry out a variety of specialized activities. Learn how to create simple, bespoke scripts to automate your ArcGIS Pro workflows.
Among the important subjects you will learn are:
- The principles of Python
- Installing a Python editor
- Using ArcPy to automate geoprocessing tasks
- Exploring and modifying geographical and tabular data Using cursors to work with geometries
- Using rasters with map algebra
- Scripting for maps
- Error management and debugging
At the end of each chapter, helpful "things to remember," key keywords, and review questions are presented to strengthen your comprehension of Python. Corresponding data and exercises can be found online.
Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro is the full, hands-on book for understanding the versatility of Python coding as a method to solving problems and enhancing your productivity in ArcGIS Pro, whether you wish to learn Python or already have some experience. For automating tasks and scripting using Python, follow the step-by-step instructions and common workflow recommendations.
Author: Paul A. Zandbergen
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Python-Scripting-ArcGIS-Paul-Zandbergen/dp/1589484991/
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