Getting started

Core Python

• Learning Python the Hard Way
• Codecademy – Python Track

ArcGIS Python

• Results > Copy as Python snippet
• ModelBuilder > Export as Python script
• Copy & Paste samples from tool documentation

Building scripts

Editors

Text Editor

• Notepad
• Notepad++

IDE

• IDLE
• PyScripter

Bootstrapping

• ArcGIS Python Window > Export
• Copy & paste from ArcGIS help documentation

HELP!

• Flex your Google-fu!
• ArcPy Cafe
• Stackoverflow
• GIS StackExchange
• ArcGIS Resource Center
• JoelMcCune.com