With the release of ArcGIS 9.3 there have been a number of changes to ESRI web sites along with new web sites like the ArcGIS 9.3 Resource Centre. I posted earlier in the week that the ESRI Developer Network had been updated. Since then many people have been asking what is happening with the ESRI Developer Network and why the changes? The EDN Website Blog has provided some information on the changes. Starting with ArcGIS version 9.3 in July 2008, developers are encouraged to use the new ESRI Resource Centers to access SDK documentation, samples, product technical information, as well as tools and...

ESRI has updated the front page of the ESRI Developer Network. With the release of ArcGIS 9.3 and the new ArcGIS 9.3 Resource Centres, the new look front page directs users quickly to the content the require. ArcGIS 9.3 resources are now found on the ESRI Resource Centres with ArcGIS 9.2 and older versions found on the traditional EDN website. There are also links for finding more information on the EDN program. Hopefully this will encourage more users to purchase EDN. Head over and have a look at the ESRI Developer Network here:...

So I notice lots of people are posting links about the ArcGIS 9.3 JavaScript and REST API’s. If you are an active EDN subscriber then you should have access to the beta program soon. Lots of documentation is already up and access to the ArcGIS 9.3 materials require beta access. Just a reminder to everyone that we are not allowed to mention anything about ArcGIS 9.3 publicly as you should be bound by your NDA hence most of the links now require authentication or have been pulled

ESRI has updated the ESRI Developer Network site mentioning that the upcoming beta release of ArcGIS 9.3 will be made available to active EDN subscribers. The upcoming Beta release of ArcGIS 9.3 will be available for active EDN subscribers. All active domestic EDN Subscribers will be receiving an invitation via email to participate in the ArcGIS 9.3 beta program. Invitations to active international EDN subscriptions will vary by region. Active EDN subscribers are required to login and fill out the information requested in the email in order to receive the beta. We encourage all EDN Subscribers to take...