--- product_id: 1702899 title: "GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting (GIS Tutorials)" price: "HK$371" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1702899-gis-tutorial-for-python-scripting-gis-tutorials store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting (GIS Tutorials) **Price:** HK$371 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting (GIS Tutorials) - **How much does it cost?** HK$371 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1702899-gis-tutorial-for-python-scripting-gis-tutorials) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting uses practical examples, exercises, and assignments to help students develop proficiency using Python® in ArcGIS® GIS Tutorial for Python 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. NOTE: THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN FOR ARCMAP. IF USED WITH ARCGIS PRO THE SCREEN SHOTS AND TUTORIALS MAY FUNCTION DIFFERENTLY. Review: 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 Publishing, 2013). Mr. Allen takes a "workbook" approach to the subject: each chapter has worked-out examples matched with tutorials. I appreciate that when the author provides technical details he also provides a good explanation of what is going on. The essential topics - stand-alone Python scripts, Python toolboxes and Python add-ins - are covered in sufficient detail for an introductory text to give the reader a solid grounding. What distinguishes this book from the others is its superior organization, clarity of text, examples and tutorials. Though the other books cover similar material (I own them both) Allen's "GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting" is the one I recommend for those new to this subject. The data for the book is available for download at esripress.esri.com/bookresources/ and a 60-day trial of ArcGIS for Desktop software is also available. Unlike ESRI Press books of the past there is no data dvd bundled with the book. Appendix B, "The Tool Index", is another helpful feature and my first stop when using the book. Keep in mind that all three books are introductory books. Practice using the tools will be essential for you and ArcGIS help, resources and forums will be valuable aids for your development as will many other websites found by googling the subject on the web. Debugging Python scripts for ArcGIS remains a tedious process and even here Mr. Allen makes useful suggestions to minimize the pain. Though this book is a good addition to the field I will note that this area currently lacks any intermediate books on the subject though several are in preparation by other authors. Review: Excellent book to learn the arcpy module for ArcGIS - I've read numerous books regarding Python programming and GIS. By far, this is the best book I've read. The author not only explains Python concepts but goes very in depth into the arcpy module. With that being said, this not a general book on GIS and Python. You won't able to program in QGIS using this book. But, if you're an ArcGIS user, this book will be extremely helpful. Besides the standard geoprocessing and mapping topics, the author also delves into Python Add-ins and Python toolboxes. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn ArcGIS and Python programming. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,865,931 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #678 in Geographic Information Systems #760 in Remote Sensing & GIS #4,429 in Python Programming | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 28 Reviews | ## Images ![GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting (GIS Tutorials) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fNb6TEzyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is Currently the Best of the Three Available Books on Python for ArcGIS *by M***N on July 19, 2014* 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 Publishing, 2013). Mr. Allen takes a "workbook" approach to the subject: each chapter has worked-out examples matched with tutorials. I appreciate that when the author provides technical details he also provides a good explanation of what is going on. The essential topics - stand-alone Python scripts, Python toolboxes and Python add-ins - are covered in sufficient detail for an introductory text to give the reader a solid grounding. What distinguishes this book from the others is its superior organization, clarity of text, examples and tutorials. Though the other books cover similar material (I own them both) Allen's "GIS Tutorial for Python Scripting" is the one I recommend for those new to this subject. The data for the book is available for download at esripress.esri.com/bookresources/ and a 60-day trial of ArcGIS for Desktop software is also available. Unlike ESRI Press books of the past there is no data dvd bundled with the book. Appendix B, "The Tool Index", is another helpful feature and my first stop when using the book. Keep in mind that all three books are introductory books. Practice using the tools will be essential for you and ArcGIS help, resources and forums will be valuable aids for your development as will many other websites found by googling the subject on the web. Debugging Python scripts for ArcGIS remains a tedious process and even here Mr. Allen makes useful suggestions to minimize the pain. Though this book is a good addition to the field I will note that this area currently lacks any intermediate books on the subject though several are in preparation by other authors. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book to learn the arcpy module for ArcGIS *by D***N on May 3, 2019* I've read numerous books regarding Python programming and GIS. By far, this is the best book I've read. The author not only explains Python concepts but goes very in depth into the arcpy module. With that being said, this not a general book on GIS and Python. You won't able to program in QGIS using this book. But, if you're an ArcGIS user, this book will be extremely helpful. Besides the standard geoprocessing and mapping topics, the author also delves into Python Add-ins and Python toolboxes. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn ArcGIS and Python programming. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 items. Python (2), Lends, and a pillow throw. *by L***Z on December 11, 2023* We did Secret Santa and the name I picked was my Son-in- Law. It was his wish to have for Xmas. I ordered 4 items he wished. I hope he will be ecstatic 🤩! 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