Chapter 1
The first chapter clearly explains the tools available for web GIS. I was impressed with the number of ways WebGIS can be used. I also like how accessible it is to use, it has a global reach, and allows you to share with people. It’s interesting how this technology came to be, the history was very informative.
Chapter 2
Chapter two focused on smart mapping and more informative terminology for ArcGIS. There are so many types of layers, and even different types of layers, such as hosted layers, have different kinds. Intriguingly, so much data can be turned into many different maps. Each map tells the story of its data and can make it easier to understand. Learning all this new terminology makes me question if people who have jobs in this field have all of it memorized or if they figure it out as they go.
Application
I used the table on page 41 for some map examples. You could use a continuous timeline with residential data to watch patterns and trends of new houses built and their price, or you could watch which areas are still vacant.