ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.23 and 3.40
Preamble
Today, we are pleased to release versions 4.23 and 3.40 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript. Here are some of the 4.23 highlights (please refer to the 3.40 link at the end for 3.x updates). We also snuck in a hidden track towards the end of this blog, if you're into that sort of thing.
We fixed 25 bugs, made 9 enhancements, and added or updated 16 samples. We also updated the versions of ArcGIS Arcade and Calcite that are packaged with the API.
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Great 3D update
3D has a new renderer and a new widget. You can now bring in heatmaps with the HeatmapRenderer, as well as add different weather conditions with the new Weather widget.
If you saw the 3D Mapping on the Web section of the 2022 Dev Summit plenary, then I know you’ll be excited about the new line style markers, labeling enhancements, and the virtual lighting. Note that a giant octopus is not a part of this release.
Lastly, there are also new analysis objects to enhance your client-side analysis workflows, and the VoxelLayer is officially out of beta.
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/release-notes/#3d-updates
Reconciling differences
You can now switch the spatial reference of the MapView by changing the spatialReference property or by changing the basemap using the BasemapGallery or BasemapToggle widgets.
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/sample-code/basemaps-portal/
In the flow
The FlowRenderer (formerly known as the Anne-imatedFlowRenderer) is out of beta. FlowRenderer now supports color, size, opacity visual variables, time-aware layers, smart mapping, printing, and webmap persistence.
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/api-reference/esri-renderers-FlowRenderer.html
Fresh Editor widget
The “edit fresh refresh” introduces an updated UI that contains SnappingControls and a selection tool. The updated UI streamlines the process for creating and updating features, along with batch feature creation, which allows you to create multiple features of the same type with similar attributes at once.
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/sample-code/widgets-editor-basic/
Routing’s very own layer
RouteLayer is a new layer that provides routing analytics and route visualization in 2D MapViews. A RouteLayer consists of two or more stops, and optionally, barriers. Solved routes can be saved individually as an ArcGIS Online or Portal item, or as part of a webmap.
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/sample-code /layers-routelayer/
There’s more if you act now
Update to 4.23 today and receive a slew of additional updates at no additional cost! Just imagine, an improved hitTest(), watching properties with reactiveUtils, OAuth updates, layer improvements, widget enhancements, better MapImageLayer labeling, printed legend support for tile layers, and so much more.
And now, time for something completely different.
Bonus Track
Title: Bugs Hurt (feat. ArcGIS API for JavaScript version 4.23)
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the below song are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Esri, or any of it's affiliates.
[Intro]
Why maps great, ’til they gotta be great
woot
[Verse 1]
I just ran an integration test, turns out 4.23 is 100% that great
Even when I’m breaking stuff
Yeah, I got deprecations, that’s the engineer in me
Console log, then I solve ‘em, that’s the developer in me
You coulda had a modern web app, not too brittle
Help you with your GIS career, just a little
You’re supposed to update
But you’re stuck on 3x?
And that’s the sound, of me not using Flex
[Chorus]
Why maps great, ’til they gotta be great
Don’t print them, display it straight to my face
Esri Community sat me down in my home office
Update to 4.23, so I don’t end up like a raphus
Fresh Editor widget is a stout player
New class with the 4x RouteLayer
Bugs hurt, needed some more enhancements
Bon bons be bonne, da bomb flambée
[Verse 2]
You tried to break my app?
Oh that hurts, no cap
That you thought I wouldn’t catch it
I read release notes from the start
Hey, I’m glad you’re working from home
I mean who doesn’t love working alone?
I will never ever ever ever miss a coffee break
I put the java in javascript
Ain’t worried ‘bout an app that’s ill-equipped
So you can tell your coworkers: Take a break
While you’re awaiting
It’s OK, they’re already updating
[Chorus]
Why maps great, ’til they gotta be great
Don’t print them, display it straight to my face
Esri Community sat me down in my home office
Update to 4.23, so I don’t end up like a raphus
Fresh Editor widget is a stout player
New class with the 4x RouteLayer
Bugs hurt, needed some more enhancements
Bon bons be bonne, da bomb flambée
[Bridge]
I’m gonna test it in 3D
I don’t play tag, I watch it on TV
Updates get conveyed
API keys don’t get played
We just keep it pushing like ArcGIS Arcade
I’m gonna test it in 3D
I don’t play tag, I watch it on TV
Updates get conveyed
API keys don’t get played
We just keep it pushing like ArcGIS Arcade
[Chorus]
Why maps great, ’til they gotta be great
Don’t print them, display it straight to my face
Esri Community sat me down in my home office
Update to 4.23, so I don’t end up like a raphus
Fresh Editor widget is a stout player
New class with the 4x RouteLayer
Bugs hurt, needed some more enhancements
Bon bons be on da bomb flambée
References
Release Blog
RouteLayer Blog
https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/js-api-arcgis/developers/introducing-the-new-routelayer/
4.23 Release Notes
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/guide/release-notes/index.html
4.23 Samples
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/sample-code/?tagged=4.23
3.40 What’s New
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/3/jshelp/whats_new.html
Breaking Changes across all 4x releases
https://developers.arcgis.com/javascript/latest/guide/breaking-changes/index.html
Song inspiration
Fair use and Parody law
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use