Summary

Mobile ArcGIS web development is an exciting and ever more popular way to build mobile applications. Though the technology is the same as that used for traditional website development, there are many additional areas that developers need to consider when embarking on a mobile web project. These include different screen sizes, user interaction, design, functionality, and user and performance considerations. Flexibility is one of the key advantages of mobile web development. It is now possible to build web applications that can be used on all popular mobile devices and platforms.

In the next chapter, we will consider some of the core building blocks for developing a mobile ArcGIS web application. These are some of the frameworks and APIs that will become very familiar to you and will help you to advance your mobile ArcGIS development skills.