GIS Python Tutorial: Getting Started with ArcPy and VS Code #GIS #Python #Code #ArcPy

Class is in session! In this video, I will show you how you can use the integrated development environment (IDE) called Visual Studio for writing Python computer code. I will then show you how you can take code that you write in Visual Studio and run it inside of the ArcGIS Pro GIS software environment. I use a coding exercise of reading in a comma separated values (CSV) file using Python and then turning content from the CSV into a shape file using ArcPy. I'll walk you through all the steps in the process and explain all of the code in detail. This video will be particularly useful for people that want to start doing more advanced Python coding using ArcPy with an industry-standard coding environment like Visual Studio. This tutorial was recorded during one of my lectures at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

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[Chris-ziwe]

I just started as a GIS technician doing utilities mapping, but i'm hoping to work my way up towards a more analytical role in the future. Your channel has been so helpful for learning the more technical skills I need to move forward. Thank you so much for making this publicly available, you're amazing for that!!

[aniokohchideravictor]

Hello Brian, Thank you so much i followed your tutorial and it made so much sense after i tried doing a lab myself with Canadian earthquake data. i did lot of troubleshooting but you made python fun for me.

[adamcenturione]

Ya this cool I've been doing the Python scripting books and this is a great complement

[zuric]

This is so helpful. I started learning with Python but really have come to like VS Code a lot more.

[iceiceisaac]

Thank you so much. Glad you are using VS code

[faceclutch]

This is awesome! Thanks. I am going to try to automate some of the mapping queries I need to do at work. It's a repetitive work which requires looking at radius of review around an object (oil well) to gather data.

[xiaoming-nzqw]

I do really want to say "thank you" to you.

[stephenngatia]

Hi Brian, Thank you for this amazing video. Could you share a link to the course materials. Thank you

[tieholara]

Thank you for this material. I hope to interact with you more!!!

[shishirlamsal]

hello there!! should i have prior knowledge of python to follow your GIS and Python series ?

[charaznable]

40:00, loading code needs refresh sometimes

[hikikomorihachiman]

so i cannot install packages from github or other repositories?
i need arcgis pro and the following paths from there be able to import arcpy in vs code?

[jasonma]

hi Brian, I have tried to execute the classDeature parameter: from arcpy but it give me this error : File "<string>", line 22, in <module> File "c:\program files (x86)\arcgis\desktop10.8\arcpy\arcpy\management.py", line 2025, in CreateFeatureclass raise e ExecuteError: ERROR 000622: Failed to execute (Create Feature Class). Parameters are not valid. ERROR 000628: Cannot set input into parameter spatial_reference.

[sahubrothers]

I wanna do course of cartography how would i?

[miu]

You better explained codes line by line but you need to to more detail oriented while explaining code ....