Chapter 6: The introduction of chapter 6 talks about incorporating real-time data into ArcGIS Web apps and touches upon the idea that there is technology all around us that can be used in such programs (ex. all the technology in a smart home). I saw an example of this in week one when we looked for applications of ArcOnline resources when I found the web app that monitors weather stations throughout the United States (when the program was active). When moving onto the tutorial, I found the dashboards feature to be pretty straightforward. I also forgot that I made one in 291 until I saw the dashboard under my Content page, but I think I understand the functions of the dashboard app more than I did in the Spring. I did have an issue with the advanced options while making my current dashboard and was not able to get the heart icon to appear despite double checking the code I entered compared to what the textbook instructed. This was a little disappointing, but I was glad that the other coding for highlighting and coloration did not give me any issues. I liked the resulting visuals from the instant app even though it took me a frustratingly long time to figure out how to change the title after a spelling error. I could see the slider being helpful for displaying other chronological data as well, but would also be interested in exploring other similar instant apps on my own time.
Assignment: One of the ideas that I could create using ideas from this chapter is a dashboard for people in Ohio to use before they would go on a hike or other outdoor excursion. The dashboard could include real-time weather updates and have a map that includes information about trails. Another option could be to use the Delaware data and create an animation similar to the one in the tutorial that shows the development and distribution of buildings and land parcels over time.