Filemaker Pro 16 Database Development

2017 | Computing & IT

Written by a long time FileMaker developer, this book contains material for developers of every skill level. It includes everything a beginner needs to get started building databases with FileMaker and contains advanced tips and techniques that the most seasoned professionals will appreciate. FileMaker Pro 15 is a powerful database development application used by millions of people in diverse industries to simplify data management tasks, leverage their business information in new ways and automate many mundane tasks. A custom solution built with FileMaker can quickly tap into a powerful set of capabilities and technologies to offer users an intuitive and pleasing environment in which to achieve new levels of efficiency and professionalism. Professional developers can extend the built-in functionality and totally customize the environment with custom functions and menus to super-charge the results and create a truly unique and focused experience.

What you'll learn * Provides the basics of planning and creating database tables, fields, relationships* Covers writing calculations using built-in and creating your own custom functions * Explores how to use powerful SQL queries to create more efficient and powerful solutions* Includes how to automate tasks with scripts and plug-ins* Enforces the importance of a good approach to interface and technical design* Reveals many recommendations and best practices for naming conventions and usage standards * Discusses advanced topics about designing professional, open-ended solutions and using advanced techniques Who this book is for Filemaker is used by corporations, healthcare facilities, and schools in addition to many other industries for database development and maintenance. This book is aimed at IT professionals working in these industries to create, deploy, and maintain these systems.

Mark Munro (Author)