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.

[AlexanderNohe1 · Accepted solution]

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?

[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]

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]

Thanks again Alexander Nohe‌.  Your replies have been helpful.