topic Re: ArcGIS Online Vs. Custom Applications? in ArcGIS Online Questions

ArcGIS Online Vs. Custom Applications?

JacobPierson — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:16:37 GMT

Hey guys,

I'm relatively new to the world of Web GIS, so I apologize for my naivety.

When would it be beneficial to use ArcGIS Online? How about Custom mapping applications? I'm basically looking for la comparison between ArcGIS Online and Custom Mapping Applications; the pros and cons of each essentially.

I'm aware that ArcGIS Online uses credits, so really I'm more interested in the functionality side of things.

Thanks!

Re: ArcGIS Online Vs. Custom Applications?

MichaelVolz — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:21:05 GMT

For simple applications AGOL is the way to go as you can configure these apps without any programming experience? If you need any advanced functionality, then custom mapping applications that require some sort of programming would be the way to go.

Re: ArcGIS Online Vs. Custom Applications?

ChrisSmith7 — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:50:41 GMT

Is your main goal at this point just to learn? Do you have a background in GIS already?

Re: ArcGIS Online Vs. Custom Applications?

JacobPierson — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:58:09 GMT

Chris,

Mostly just to learn. Just trying to compare and contrast the two.

Re: ArcGIS Online Vs. Custom Applications?

ChrisSmith7 — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:36:36 GMT

When you say "custom mapping applications" - are you referring to the JSAPI?