Technical articles and tutorials from our team of certified FileMaker developers. We share tips on the FileMaker Data API, Web Direct, JSON handling, and building custom business applications in Scotland and beyond.

Articles

FileMaker vs Airtable — Which Is Right for Your Business?

An honest comparison of FileMaker and Airtable for business database applications — strengths, limitations, and when to choose each.

FileMaker vs Microsoft Access — A Developer's Comparison

FileMaker vs Access: deployment, web access, scripting, cross-platform support, and long-term viability compared.

FileMaker Data API — Building REST Integrations

A developer's guide to the FileMaker Data API — authentication, CRUD operations, scripting, and real-world integration patterns.

Integrating AI with FileMaker — A Practical Guide

How to integrate large language models and AI capabilities into FileMaker solutions using REST APIs and semantic search.

FileMaker Cloud vs On-Premise — Which Hosting Is Right?

A practical comparison of FileMaker Cloud and on-premise FileMaker Server hosting — cost, control, security, and performance.

FileMaker Data API and Portal Filters

Discover how portal filters on a FileMaker layout translate over to the FileMaker Data API response.

FileMaker Web Direct Clock

Building a running clock that stays in sync across FileMaker Web Direct and FileMaker Pro clients.

fm-csv2json

A CSV parser that converts CSV into JSON on the FileMaker Pro platform. Free on GitHub.

fm-mime-types

A FileMaker script that returns the correct MIME-type for any given filename. Free on GitHub.

fm-xml2json

An XML parser that converts XML into JSON on the FileMaker Pro platform. Free on GitHub.

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