In this chapter, you learned about the different components of ArcGIS for Desktop, ArcMap, and ArcCatalog. You used ArcCatalog to learn more about ArcGIS like geodatabase, spatial references, and feature classes. You also used ArcMap to add a layer and change its symbology. After paving the way with these ArcGIS basic concepts, you were briefly introduced to the three examples that you will be working on through the course of this book. The first example talked about the basic spatial customization. The second one taught you intermediate skills for working with the geodatabase. The last example featured advanced geodatabase and mapping techniques that combined will set you up to take your ArcGIS development skills to the next level.

In the next chapter, you will learn how to develop using ArcGIS add-in for your first example, the TelZaViBa cell tower analysis tool.