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JDK

[non-ESRI software] Acronym for Java Development Kit. A set of Java development tools from Sun Microsystems that provide basic tools

Jenks’ optimization

[cartography] A method of statistical data classification that partitions data into classes using an algorithm that calculates groupings of data

job

[computing] A task scheduled on a computer for immediate or future processing. A job can involve a single task or

job book

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst – Cadastral Editor, a tool that facilitates the viewing and management of cadastral fabric jobs.

JOG

[defense] Acronym for joint operations graphic. A 1:250,000-scale topographic map used by militaries worldwide. Joint operations graphics use a common

joined parcel

[ESRI software] In Survey Analyst – Cadastral Editor, a parcel that is connected to the cadastral fabric, and shares common

joining

1 [database structures] Appending the fields of one table to those of another through an attribute or field common to

JSON

[programming] Acronym for JavaScript Object Notation. A lightweight, human-readable data interchange format. An alternative to XML, JSON is language independent

JSP

[programming] Acronym for JavaServer Pages. A Java technology that enables rapid development of platform-independent, Web-based applications. JSP separates the user

JTX

[ESRI software] Acronym for Job Tracking for ArcGIS. ESRI software used to track and manage database production workflow. It provides

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