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Best Training for New GIS Programers

ChrisWatson

I am opening a new office soon that will focus primarily on rapid data conflation. I will be hiring about five new staff. I would like to have several trained in writing tools, macros, and other customization / automations to support the work. Given that most work will be done in a desktop environment, what is the communities opinion on the best training path and resources to meet this need? Any responses are appreciated.

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AlexanderNohe1

This blog may be useful if you are looking to utilize Python Programmers.

Seven easy ways to start learning Python and ArcPy | Support Services Blog‌

Which language or type of programmers are you looking for?

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ChrisWatson

Thanks again Alexander Nohe‌. Your replies have been helpful.

AlexanderNohe1

Hi Chris Watson‌,

It helps. I would start for desktop developing at Python since you can get most automation functionality out of it. As far as getting web content out there, a little knowledge on JavaScript would greatly help as well.

ChrisWatson

Thank you for your reply Alexander. I will review that blog.

Regarding your questions; I am assuming that python would provide the most bang for the training buck. I am interested in having one or two full time GIS Analysts that can double as programmers. I am not sure if that answers your question or not about type of programmer.

AlexanderNohe1

This blog may be useful if you are looking to utilize Python Programmers.

Seven easy ways to start learning Python and ArcPy | Support Services Blog‌

Which language or type of programmers are you looking for?

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