Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8, Fourth Edition

Author: Michael Law and Amy Collins

Publisher: Esri Press

Publication Date: December 28, 2021

Edition: Fourth Edition

ISBN-13: 978-1589487017

ISBN-10: 158948701X

Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 introduces the tools and functions of ArcGIS Pro, the powerful desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that is driving innovation across businesses and organizations through advanced mapping and analytic capabilities. This bestselling guide uses practical project workflows to teach best practices to readers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

Throughout this comprehensive resource, readers will explore data visualizations, learn to build a geodatabase, discover the depth of 3D GIS, and create professional maps for both web and physical presentations. With more than 300 full-color images, the text clarifies complicated processes such as developing geoprocessing models, using Python to write script tools, and creating space-time cubes for sophisticated analysis.

To provide real-world context, the book includes sidebars detailing GIS scenarios in specific industries, illustrating how ArcGIS Pro is applied to solve complex problems globally. Each chapter concludes with a summary and glossary to help reinforce newly acquired skills and technical terminology.