The ArcGIS API for JavaScript is designed to maximize your productivity for building engaging, beautiful web mapping applications. The API combines modern web technology and powerful geospatial capabilities enabling you to create high-performing apps and smarter visualizations of your data.
Reference the ArcGIS JavaScript API from our CDN and you are ready to get started:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://js.arcgis.com/3.26/esri/css/esri.css">
<script src="https://js.arcgis.com/3.26/"></script>require(["esri/map", "dojo/domReady!"], function(Map) {
var map = new Map("map", {
center: [-118, 34.5],
zoom: 8,
basemap: "topo"
});
});The API makes it easy to get access to the full range of rich capabilities in the ArcGIS platform.
Turn your raw data into information with simple layer styling, rich pop-up windows, and interactive data-driven visualizations.
Whether you're creating apps for mobile devices or desktops, use the API to develop great mapping apps.
Leverage modern browser capabilities to increase the performance and flexibility of your mapping apps.