Developing with ArcGIS

Using ArcGIS APIs, you can create native GIS applications for the platform of your choice, build rich Internet applications, and deploy robust enterprise services, all within an open, modern architecture. Additionally, you can streamline your work in ArcGIS for Desktop by automating workflows with Python scripts, building add-ins for interactive tasks, and developing custom components for added functionality.

This table lists the APIs in alphabetical order based on logical shortened versions of their full legal names. It provides a short description for each and links to detailed resources for that API.

ArcGIS APIs

Android	Build focused GIS-enabled applications for Android devices using the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android.
ArcObjects	Customize ArcGIS for Desktop by writing add-ins or building custom components in .NET or Java. Extend ArcGIS for Server with server object extensions written in .NET or Java. Create stand-alone desktop applications in .NET, Java, or Cross-platform C++. Create applications that allow editing of complex features (parcels with topologies, the parcel fabric, network datasets, and geometric networks). For a list of additional capabilities, see ArcObjects or the ArcGIS Runtime SDKs for Java and WPF-which is right for you?
Flex	Configure the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex and get a custom web experience fast. Use the ArcGIS API for Flex to create your own web GIS solution.
iOS	Bring GIS to your iPad or iPhone using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for iOS.
Java	Create high-speed, lightweight, on- or offline applications for Windows and Linux desktops and in-vehicle mounted devices using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Java.
JavaScript	Harness the power of ArcGIS Online by using ArcGIS API for JavaScript in your web pages.
OS X	Create high-speed, lightweight, on- or offline applications using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for OS X.
Python	Script workflows, build and run geoprocessing tools, and write add-ins using Python for ArcGIS.
Qt	Use ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Qt to create high-speed, lightweight, on- or offline applications for Windows and Linux desktop and in-vehicle mounted devices.
REST	Use ArcGIS REST API to interact with services hosted by ArcGIS for Server.
SharePoint	Activate and configure mapping components for use in your SharePoint sites with ArcGIS for SharePoint.
Silverlight	Configure the ArcGIS Viewer for Silverlight and get a custom web experience fast. Use the ArcGIS API for Silverlight to create your own web GIS solution.
SOAP	Use the ArcGIS SOAP SDK to access ArcGIS for Server web services.
SQL	Use SQL to work with data in enterprise geodatabases.
Windows Mobile	Deploying to Windows Mobile devices, Tablet PCs, or other mobile Windows devices? ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Windows Mobile is for you.
Windows Phone	Integrate interactive maps and tasks into your Windows Phone applications using the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Windows Phone.
Windows Store apps	Create high-performance apps that easily integrate with ArcGIS Online using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Windows Store apps.
WPF	Create high-speed, lightweight, on- or offline applications for desktop, tablets, and in-vehicle mounted devices using ArcGIS Runtime SDK for WPF.