Have you ever felt overwhelming self-doubt when trying to solve a problem? Have you ever been in a situation where you set unrealistically high goals and then feel disappointed when you fall short? You are not alone! This is a very common issue developers face called Imposter Syndrome. “Why didn’t they hire someone smarter?” This […]
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Checking Out the Esri JavaScript API v4.18
Last month, Esri gave us all a wonderful gift in the form of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript 4.18 release. Now that we’ve had a bit of time to play around with it, we thought we would explore some major highlights and a few important notes from the update. ES Modules The 4.x JavaScript API […]
A Tale of Two JavaScripts
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. While the opening for one of Dickens’ famous novels might not have been about programming, it does describe the process of understanding synchronous and asynchronous programming quite well. A lot of interns and new GeoDevs get thrown off by these concepts, so we […]
Get Up and Running Developing iOS Apps with the ArcGIS Runtime SDK
Developing in a new environment with a new language can be intimidating. Every environment has its own quirks and nuances that might dissuade a developer from learning how to develop for a new platform. This article is intended to be a primer for developers that have experience developing ArcGIS apps on other platforms that would […]
GEO Jobe GeoDev: What It’s Like
Like many people working in a technical field, when the question “what do you do” comes up, I typically end up doing a fair bit of explaining. Sometimes the person I’m speaking with wants to know what GIS is or what type of development I do. Other times, they have questions about GEO Jobe’s products, […]
What Not to Miss at EPC/DevSummit
The Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit) is an annual event held in early March in Palm Springs, California. It is an opportunity to take your GIS to the next level with advanced mapping technology and cutting-edge apps. A little sunshine is always a nice bonus too! Whether it is your first time to DevSummit or your […]
Jumpstart Your Year With JavaScript
With the start of a new year, many people take the opportunity to start learning new skills. For anyone interested in learning web development or webGIS, JavaScript is the backbone for getting things done. Here’s a guide to get you started!
How a Mockup Makes Getting the Custom App of Your Dreams Easier
Have you ever had an idea for a product or application you want, but you couldn’t quite picture it? Have you ever seen a demo of a product only to want to re-arrange where different elements are placed? Mockups can save time and headaches by simplifying the design process of an application and ensuring all […]