What are the performance loop holes in Filemaker, what to avoid ?
What slows down FileMaker solutions, what to avoid, and best practices to fix or prevent them. Useful if you’re designing, optimizing, or maintaining a FileMaker database. What Causes FileMaker to Be Slow — Common Performance Bottlenecks These are the typical weak spots (“loops” where performance degrades) in FileMaker systems, especially when they scale or are […]
Filemaker Integration with google workspace
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 […]
Integrating FileMaker with AI APIs: A Practical Guide for Developers
Artificial 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 […]
Testing in FileMaker: How Developers Can Implement QA Workflows Without External Tools
In 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 […]
Claris Studio + FileMaker: A Developer’s Blueprint for Hybrid App Creation
In 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 […]
The Evolution of a Claris Developer: Skills You Need in the Post–Low-Code Era
The 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 […]
The Future of Development: What the New Claris Platform SDK Means for FileMaker Developers
The 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 […]
Debugging Like a Pro: Hidden FileMaker Developer Tools You Should Be Using
Why better debugging matters (short case) A poorly debugged FileMaker app leads to frustrated users, silent data corruption, and mounting technical debt. Good debugging practices reduce firefighting, improve reliability, and make it far easier to scale a solution across teams. The right tools help you observe runtime behavior, analyze the structure, and test integrations before […]
Inside the Mind of a FileMaker Developer: Balancing Creativity and Logic in Low-Code Design
People frequently envision developers as being exact, rational, and code-focused. However, proficient FileMaker developers are required to be both creative designers and meticulous systems thinkers. FileMaker developers combine creativity and logic to create business apps that people want to use in the low-code world, where usability and speed are just as important as accuracy. Below […]
Why FileMaker Developers Are the Backbone of Digital Transformation Teams
Organizations in the digital transformation era are rethinking processes, culture, and value delivery methods in addition to automating. FileMaker developers, also known as Claris developers, play an important but frequently overlooked role in that journey. These experts serve as a link between the implementation of technology and business vision. Below, let’s explore why FileMaker developers […]