ArcGIS Online includes ArcGIS Configurable Apps, which provides a suite of app templates that can help bring your stories to life for users. For most app templates, the majority of your work is performed after you create your map. However, by carefully leveraging the correct template and selecting a few options, you offer your users a more focused experience when interacting with your map. It is helpful to remain clear about your audience and how you expect they will use the map in order to select the best app to convey your message or tell the right story.
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Building web apps
- Set up your account on ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Start with a web map
A web map is a map stored as a JSON object that defines properties such as the basemap layer, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles. Its JSON structure is defined by the web map specification. , a web sceneA web scene is a scene stored as a JSON object that defines properties such as the basemap layer, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles. Its JSON structure is defined by the web scene specification. , or a content group. - Choose a template, configure the settings, and deploy your app.