Chapter 1. Introduction to ArcGIS Runtime

In this chapter, you will be introduced to ArcGIS Runtime. ArcGIS Runtime is a powerful mapping Software Developer Kit (SDK) that allows you to create native apps on many platforms, such as Windows, iOS, and Android, using a variety of languages, such as .NET, Java SE, Objective-C, and C++ with Qt. The purpose of the chapter is to take you on a tour of ArcGIS Runtime and show you how to build an app using the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET.

In summary, the following topics will be discussed:

• Providing high-level examples of the use of ArcGIS Runtime
• Language choices
• A little history of the development tools of Esri (www.esri.com)
• Native apps across the broader market
• Types of mapping apps
• The architecture of ArcGIS Runtime
• Areas where ArcGIS Runtime fits within the Esri platform
• Installation steps of the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET
• Building your first app with ArcGIS Runtime
• Configuring, testing, and structuring your app