Investing in Software During a Recession
Let’s look at how investing in software during an economic downturn can strengthen your company and save you money in the long run.
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Custom Software Development vs. Off-the-Shelf Applications
I work for a custom software developer. As such, my biggest competitors are not other custom developers or even new technologies. My biggest competitor is apathy, where the customer does not make any decision, or they choose an off-the-shelf application (also known as commercial-off-the-shelf applications, or COTS). COTS applications are prebuilt for a specific niche …
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Top 5 Custom FileMaker Functions
What is a custom function? Custom FileMaker functions are functions defined by the developer that can be reused anywhere in the database file in which they are created. As developers, we can find ourselves evaluating a calculation multiple times, which is a great sign to use a custom function. A great resource for custom functions is …
FileMaker 2023: What You Need to Know
The main focus of FileMaker 2023 is performance and connectivity, which is necessary to support improved scalability, data exchange, and performance. In addition to nearly 500 bug fixes throughout the ecosystem, this release brings some very exciting new features and improvements.
Low-Code vs. Traditional Software Development
This is called low-code development, since the amount of code required from the programmer is very limited. It offers some benefits over traditional software development.
2023 Claris Update Webinar
Claris International recently held a 2023 Update Webinar to take stock of the advances in the new Claris Platform and provide a blueprint for development to come.
Claris Platform vs. FileMaker Platform
What is the Claris platform? The new Claris Platform is a unified, hybrid platform to build and deploy custom apps, integrate with existing data and systems, and automate manual workflows. More specifically, the new Claris Platform is a new product line independent of the existing Filemaker product line. It includes tools to build custom solutions …
FileMaker Training vs. FileMaker Coaching
Coaching and training are often heard in the mainstream when it comes to sports. Training is typically getting in shape, stretching, and, depending on the sport, lifting or moving to become faster and more efficient. Coaching is the added instruction, nuance, and doing what’s necessary to help the athlete have better results in an individual …
Free Webinar: FileMaker Integration with QuickBooks and Google
The need for shared information has grown rapidly without in-person meetings with coworkers and clients. Integrating Claris FileMaker with your business applications optimizes data transfer.
Claris Platform Bundle
What is the Claris Platform Bundle? On July 28th, 2022, Claris announced the Claris Platform Bundle, which is a new licensing configuration that allows named users to access to multiple products from the Claris line, including Claris FileMaker, Claris Studio and Claris Connect, among others. Whereas the Claris Problem Solvers Circle (CPSC) is the new …