ArcGIS Pro utilizes project files in place of map documents and scenes to access GIS data, make maps, perform analysis, and share work. Project files have an .aprx file extension and include all the GIS resources that are needed for a given project. Projects can be created and shared on your local network so that others in the project team can quickly access the resources they need to complete their assigned tasks. You can even create a project package that can be shared via ArcGIS Online or Portal for ArcGIS or other cloud storage solutions.

Each project will have components and resources, which are associated with each specific project. Some of these will be common to multiple projects, whereas others will be unique to individual projects. So, even if a component or resource is linked to one project, it can be used in another project.

Projects also have their own terminology associated with them. It will be important to understand the terminology when working...