ArcGIS API for Javascript

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ArcGIS API for Javascript

Developer(s)	Esri
Stable release	1.5 / October 2009
Operating system	All
Language	JavaScript
Type	GIS
Website	http://resources.esri.com/arcgisserver/apis/javascript/arcgis/index.cfm?fa=home

Contents 1 Background 2 History 3 Objectives 4 References

[edit] Background

The ArcGIS API for JavaScript is an Application Programming Interface using the scripting language JavaScript. This API can be used to consume ArcGIS Server REST services, which are available with ArcGIS Server version 9.3 and above. The API can be used to embed interactive maps in webpages.

[edit] History

Version 1.5 of ArcGIS API for JavaScript is the current release and was introduced on October 2, 2009.

Version	Release Date	Notes
1.1	July 2008	ESRI ArcGIS Server Blog - ArcGIS JavaScript API is now Available to the Public
1.2	November 2008	ESRI ArcGIS Server Blog - ArcGIS JavaScript API version 1.2 Released
1.3	March 2009	ESRI ArcGIS Server Blog - ArcGIS JavaScript API version 1.3 Released
1.4	June 2009	ESRI ArcGIS Server Blog - ArcGIS JavaScript API version 1.4 Released
1.5	October 2009	ESRI ArcGIS Server Blog - ArcGIS JavaScript API version 1.5 Released

[edit] Objectives

This technology provides a lightweight framework for web clients to access ArcGIS Server services. Javascript is a relatively simple programming language and compatible with most web browsers.

[edit] References