Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro

I picked this up as an introduction to Pro. I've used desktop for about 10 years, so I'm pretty familiar with GIS and the ESRI platform. This is a nice introduction to Pro, you'll learn where all the major tools you use on a daily basis are in the new ribbon format and get practice with it. It is meant for absolute beginners so experienced users will fly through it, but I did enjoy it and find it useful.

It's too hard to just 'jump into ArcGIS, and the book works well as a tutorial - better than what's on line for free - so it might still be worth buying. But it really only gives you just a once over lightly of the software, cookbook style, and doesn't cover everything. The book works poorly as a reference to help you with particular questions as they come up. It only has a skimpy four page index, includes very little in the way of background or discussion of subject material. ArcGIS has moved to version 2.0 since this book was published in 2016, but that didn't seem to present many problems. I noticed very few instances in which the old screen shots didn't look like the current screen. But at $54, it should be comprehensive and up-to-date.

I am currently studying for the ArcGIS Associates Technical exam and I'm so happy I bought this. The book is easy to follow, and has step by step workflows for hands on learning. The data associated work in the book covers real world situations making it easier to find ways you can implement the tools and features into your own projects. Strongly recommend buying this book. Preferably the e-book so you can refer to it whenever, wherever.

It's a great book to get acquainted with ArcGIS Pro. However, my biggest criticism of this book is that it lacks exercises you can do once you complete the tutorials so you can get practice without the step by step instructions. I feel like once I complete the tutorials I need a few exercises to make sure I learned what was presented. Other than that, it is a great book. A must-have!

I use this book through the free Kindle reading, which messes up the pagination but nevertheless still has a good format. The activities are varied and interesting, though sometimes the step-by-step instructions are a little confusing. The book overall though is a great gateway if your intimidated by the ArcGIS software, but would be best used in conjunction with a class were certain concepts here can be explained more in-depth. Otherwise, I would still recommend to others.

This book is lacking in terms of allowing one to learn just how ArcGIS actually works and the tools available. It is good for going through specific exercises and such but there are better books out there. In fact, my suggestion is to use Getting to Know ArcGIS 3rd Ed. It is much better at both instruction and background. The one caveat to that statement: If all you want to do is get up and running and worry about the rest later, this may be the book for you but lack of background will not be helpful to you either.

This book is useful for getting started and looking up basic tasks. There's a Task Index in the back of the book. The chapters list steps for completing tasks. The ArcGIS Pro website is better for actually learning about the tools: how and when to use them, how they work, how to interpret results, capabilities and limitations, scripts, similar tools, etc.

Add described & seems to be a great reference so far. I'm learning & not consistently at it.

high quality book,