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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.   Main text 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 https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/js-api-arcgis/announcements/whats-new-in-arcgis-api-for-javascript-4-23/ 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 Truth Hurts Fair use and Parody law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use   ... 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