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Six Freebie Tips for Better FileMaker Development

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As Claris FileMaker developers we all have an array of resources and techniques we turn to, to make development a little easier. Today I’m providing six more tips to help improve your FileMaker game.  Read more
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Grateful for the Uniquely Great Ecosystem of Pause 2023

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Portage Bay sent three people from our team to the annual Pause ‘unconference’ for FileMaker developers. What did we see and learn this fall? Each of our attendees recaps their own highlights in the article. Read more
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Add the Informative FileMaker DevCast to Your Listening Routine

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Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, the FileMaker DevCast will provide valuable insights and inspiration to help you take your development skills to the next level. Listen on PodBean or Apple Podcasts, and watch on YouTube. Read more
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Bringing a Strong Workflow Automation Discussion to Europe’s EngageU

Photo of Kate Waldhauser, with title of her speaking session at EngageU in Antwerp, Belgium. Picking a Path for Automated Workflows.
Kate will be speaking about a topic close to her heart - workflow automation - in Antwerp, Belgium, at EngageU, the largest in-person European FileMaker conference. Read more
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Rapid Prototyping in Claris FileMaker – A Case Study with AIS

Ship positions in Elliot Bay, Seattle, as shown in our FileMaker AIS Prototype
FileMaker is an excellent rapid application development tool. We can prototype things in FileMaker in a quarter of the time it might take in another environment. We used this ability with a custom Node.JS app along with a Google Maps API implementation. Read more
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Upcoming Events on the Road to Claris Engage 2024

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Are you on the road to Claris Engage 2024? The 25th live event is just a few months away and will be held at the Apple Austin Campus in Austin, Texas. In the meantime, there are several FileMaker events taking place around the world, too. Read more
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