The Representational State Transfer (REST) API is an inherently lightweight and intuitive Web interface for viewing ArcWeb Services maps. The ArcWeb Services implementation of REST takes advantage of vector mapping technology. The REST API makes direct calls to ArcWeb Services through a Web browser.
You can access REST using one of two versions:
For the best performance and functionality, update your applications to use v2006.1 services.
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