Version 2.6 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript released today

Version 2.6 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript released today:

Version 2.6 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript is now available! Highlights include:

Improved map display using HTML5 and CSS3

When supported by the browser, the API now uses CSS3 transforms to provide a smoother zooming and panning experience.

Support for the latest version of maps from ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Online web maps with layers created from remotely hosted comma-separated values (CSV) files are supported. This includes fusion tables and CSV files hosted on the open web.

Enhancements to the Basemap Gallery widget

The Basemap Gallery now supports working with a group of maps within ArcGIS Online. To use a group, specify the basemapsGroup constructor parameter when creating a Basemap Gallery widget.

Support for new features in ArcGIS Server 10.1 beta 2

New features now supported by the ArcGIS API for JavaScript but that require a 10.1 service:

• Enhanced query capabilities that support order by and group by queries
  




• New GenerateRenderer task to automate the process of generating a renderer from data in a map service. The task can be used to generate class breaks, color ramps, and unique value renderers.
  
  





• New printing capabilities via a print task and print widget.
  

Additional API Enhancements and Bug Fixes

Please refer to the What's New in Version 2.6 topic in the documentation for additional information about version 2.6 of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript.

Contributed by Derek Swingley of the ArcGIS API for JavaScript development team