GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting


GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting uses practical examples, exercises, and assignments to help students develop proficiency using Python® in ArcGIS®. This workbook for Python scripting builds upon previously acquired GIS skills and takes them to the next level with the use of Python. Knowledge of Python™a key tool for scripting geoprocessing functions and tasks in ArcGIS for Desktop™is expanded through hands-on programming geared to automating GIS applications. Exercise data is provided, and instructor resources are available.

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  • Mark R. Jorgensen says:

    This is Currently the Best of the Three Available Books on Python for ArcGIS In a niche that already has two entry-level books on Python programming for ArcGIS is there a need for this book? Mr. Allen, author of several other ESRI Press books, demonstrates that writing a better book than the competition provides the answer – for “GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting” is the introductory book you should buy. The alternatives are Paul A. Zandbergen’s “Python Scripting for ArcGIS” (ESRI Press, 2013) and Eric Pimpler’s “Programming ArcGIS 10.1 with Python Cookbook” (Packt…

  • Paul Jameson says:

    A book with technical problems A more rigorous approach to Python scripting than other books I’ve seen. The book does not teach basic Python or GIS. Users of this book must know ArcGIS and should know basic Python beforehand. Zandbergen’s book: “Python Scripting for ArcGIS (PSFA)” is a good precursor to this book and if you do not know Python well I would suggest going through that book first. When this book (GIS Tutorial) brought up subjects briefly, I found it useful to refer back to Zandbergen’s book for a refresher. For…

  • JEFF says:

    Want to be Frustrated? Buy this Book! The book is a poorly structured Tutorial Book. I found it difficult to understand and hard to follow.This book is definitely not for beginners. If you’re just starting out learning Python for ArcGIS I would stay away from this book. Before beginning each tutorial there’s extensive reading to be done on ArcGIS for Desktop Help as a preparation to the information presented in the tutorials. This book is definitely not an all-inclusive Tutorial book. This additional…

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