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BaseBuilders transforms project management for design professionals with innovative software that simplifies complex workflows. By leveraging OttoFMS, they've streamlined software updates across eight countries, enabling their team to focus on continuous improvement instead of manual deployment logistics. Doug Rawson's game-changing approach proves that the right tools can turn technical challenges into opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Jonathan Marcus and Dominik Keller join Ernest Koe and Todd Geist to unpack how low-code platforms and AI are transforming app development for complex business needs. The Context Podcast episode explores Five's innovative approach to creating user-friendly applications, highlighting the critical intersection of technology, infrastructure, and developer empowerment.

SeedCode's DayBack revolutionizes scheduling by combining calendars, timelines, and task management into a powerful, intuitive platform. This innovative tool integrates seamlessly with multiple systems, offering drag-and-drop functionality and visual resource balancing that helps teams work smarter and more efficiently. Proof+Geist celebrates DayBack's game-changing approach to project management and workflow optimization.

FileMaker 21.1 introduces significant transaction updates that developers and power users won't want to miss. Corn Walker from Proof+Geist will break down the latest transaction enhancements in a livestream, offering insights into best practices and implementation techniques. Learn how these updates can improve your FileMaker performance and workflow reliability.

Learn how OttoFMS 4.7 simplifies Google API authentication for FileMaker developers with a new redirect feature. This tutorial walks through the OAuth 2.0 flow, showing how to efficiently integrate Google services like Calendar with custom URL handling and best security practices. Whether you're a FileMaker developer looking to streamline API connections, this guide offers practical insights into seamless Google API integration.

Unlock the power of automated FileMaker deployments with OttoFMS and OttoDeploy. This tutorial reveals how to script custom deployment triggers using the OttoFMS Developer API, giving you unprecedented flexibility in managing file migrations and updates. Learn to create dynamic deployment conditions that align perfectly with your unique workflow requirements.

Master the art of offline-to-online data syncing with Otto webhooks in FileMaker Go. This technical guide reveals how to build a mobile app that seamlessly transfers data in remote areas, ensuring no information is lost during connectivity transitions. Learn how to implement webhook solutions that provide robust, flexible data management for mobile applications.

Discover how Claris FileMaker transforms web applications by seamlessly integrating with modern tools like Stripe, Slack, and Next.js. This powerful platform enables businesses to create custom, efficient workflows that enhance customer experiences and streamline operations across web portals, mobile apps, and desktop systems.

Dive into the exciting world of generative AI and FileMaker development, where an AI assistant helps write complex scripts for the OttoFMS API. In this playful experiment, the author demonstrates how AI can generate precise, commented FileMaker scripts for tasks like deleting builds, restarting services, and potentially renaming files, showcasing the transformative potential of AI in developer workflows.

Claris Engage 2025 is the premier conference for FileMaker developers and business leaders seeking to elevate their technology skills and professional network. Taking place in Austin, Texas, this event offers expert-led sessions, hands-on training, and unparalleled networking opportunities across all experience levels. Discover cutting-edge tools, connect with industry innovators, and gain practical skills that can transform how you approach technology and business solutions.

Explore the Ottomatic Cloud Console (OCC), a powerful free platform that simplifies FileMaker server management across multiple environments. With centralized dashboard features, easy server deployment, single sign-on capabilities, and seamless offsite backup options, OCC provides developers and businesses a comprehensive tool to streamline their FileMaker application infrastructure and administration.

FMPerception 21 brings powerful new features for FileMaker Pro 2024, including AI integration, enhanced developer tools, and improved visualization capabilities. The update offers developers easier object analysis, new script insights, and expanded functionality for examining complex database solutions. With support for the latest FileMaker version, this tool continues to streamline database development and provide comprehensive system insights.

FileMaker's latest version introduces enhanced transaction handling with Revert Transaction support in subscripts. This update simplifies error management by allowing transaction reversals to propagate across script hierarchies, eliminating the need for complex error trapping. Developers can now more easily handle errors and maintain data integrity across nested transactional scripts.

FileMaker 2024 brings groundbreaking AI capabilities that transform how developers can leverage data, including native vector embeddings and semantic search. The release introduces 26 new features in FileMaker Pro and 57 in FileMaker Server, with significant improvements in AI integration, developer workflows, and platform stability. These enhancements promise to unlock new potential for database management and AI-powered solutions.

Explore an advanced approach to implementing transactions in Claris FileMaker that simplifies complex data operations. Barbara and authors developed a modern transactional framework using new script steps, creating a generalizable method that reduces implementation complexity and can be seamlessly integrated into various application workflows. Their innovative technique offers developers a more straightforward way to manage database transactions with improved error handling and script flexibility.