Guides and opinions on building, connecting and running Claris FileMaker systems — from planning a custom app to keeping integrations reliable.
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Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) offers email, calendar, contacts, task management, authentication, etc. FileMaker (by Claris) is a powerful low-code/custom-app platform. Integrating the two can boost productivity: centralize workflows, automate communication, sync calendars, etc. Here’s what’s new, what works well, and how to do it right. What’s New / Recent Improvements Custom OAuth & Security…
Read articleArtificial intelligence is no longer merely a catchphrase; it is revolutionizing how companies function, make choices, and interact with their clientele. The exciting thing is that you can use AI in your workflows without a complicated platform or a large tech stack. With Claris FileMaker, developers can integrate AI APIs directly into custom business apps…
Read articleIn traditional software development, Quality Assurance (QA) often depends on external testing frameworks, automation suites, or third-party integrations. But in Claris FileMaker, things work a little differently. Because FileMaker applications are often custom-built, rapidly deployed, and business-specific, developers need QA processes that are lightweight, flexible, and native. The good news? You can achieve robust testing…
Read articleIn recent years, Claris has been progressively evolving its ecosystem beyond the classic FileMaker desktop/workflow paradigm. With the introduction of Claris Studio, deeper integration with the Claris Platform, and the 2025 wave of AI and connectivity enhancements, developers are now empowered to build hybrid apps: solutions combining FileMaker’s strengths (data modeling, scripting, business logic) with…
Read articleThe world of app development is changing rapidly — and so is the role of a Claris (FileMaker) developer. Once defined by drag-and-drop simplicity and rapid prototyping, the Claris ecosystem is now entering a post–low-code era, where automation, integration, and intelligent systems define success. For developers who have long relied on FileMaker’s visual environment, this…
Read articleThe Claris Platform SDK (and the broader Claris Platform evolution) is transforming FileMaker development from a single-tool, desktop-centered workflow into a hybrid, extensible, cloud-aware developer experience. It brings deeper integration points (web and API-first patterns), closer ties to Claris Studio and Claris Connect, stronger support for JavaScript and modern tooling, and new opportunities to embed…
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