ESRI Developer Network (EDN)

EDN is an annual subscription-based programme that provides software developers with the resources needed to build solutions that embed our desktop and server technologies. The objectives of the EDN programme include providing developers with tools that increase productivity and foster a collaborative environment, reducing the cost and complexity of doing GIS development, and providing maximum opportunities for developers on the ArcGIS platform.

The annual EDN subscription provides:

• A library of software for developing and testing applications that includes:
  • ArcGIS Server
  • ArcGIS Engine
  • ArcIMS
    
    
• A comprehensive help system is accessible via the EDN Web site. It includes
  • library documentation
  • a help index and search facility
  • code samples
  • object models
    
    
• A collaborative developer Web site for use by both ESRI developers and programme subscribers
  
  
• Additional benefits including the ability to download software and updates, developer preview releases, and future developer-focused events.

Additional Programme Features

Training

Training is required when subscribing to EDN at an ESRI (UK) training facility.

Technical Support

The EDN Web site provides support resources for developers. All subscribers to EDN are required to take the minimum ESRI (UK) Technical Support Group subscription, which covers all the EDN products and includes a 10 calls which can be taken on an as and when basis. When the initial DSG subscription has been consumed, the subscriber will normally take on a further subscription. There is no time limit on the DSG subscription, the 10 calls remain valid over the period of the EDN subscription.

Who Subscribes to EDN

• COTS developers
• Vertical industry software developers
• Internal development groups within commercial or technical organisations
• Systems Integrators

Existing ESRI developer customers who do not currently have access to all of our development products