Six Free Tips for Better FileMaker Development
As Claris FileMaker developers, we all have an array of resources and techniques to make development a little easier. Here are six tips to help improve your FileMaker game.
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Our Takeaways from Claris Engage 2025
Joe, John, and Xandon were able to attend Claris Engage this week, at the Apple campus in Austin. They recorded a FileMaker DevCast session while still in the capital of Texas, to recap some of their observations and experiences about the latest news and trends in the FileMaker ecosystem.
AI remains a prominent topic both at the conference and in our discussion, along with thoughts about LLMs, DevOps, Claris Studio, the Apple campus, and cheese.
Jump on in and listen to hear more of the details.
Save The Date! [Full Access] Unconference Launching in October
There’s a new event for developers, programmers, designers, and project managers who are fans of Claris products, including FileMaker Pro, Claris Studio, Claris FileMaker WebDirect, and related coding technologies. [Full Access] will take place October 20 – 23, 2025, at the beautiful Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos, CA.
[Full Access] is a community-led, in-person celebration of Claris FileMaker and related technologies, designed to strengthen and empower developers in a durable way. By bringing like-minded people together, we’ll create an environment where we can support and uplift each other along our journey — fostering collaboration and growth within the community.
Upgrading to the Latest Version of FileMaker: Why It’s Worth It
Upgrading to the latest version of FileMaker – FileMaker 2024 – not only ensures ongoing support but also provides access to improved performance, new features, and a more secure and scalable platform. If you’re considering an upgrade, here’s why it’s worth the investment and how a couple of our recent projects have demonstrated the benefits of making the switch.
Travel Tips When Visiting Austin, Texas, for Claris Engage 2025
It’s that time of year again! Claris Engage 2025 is up this week and will once again take place at the Apple campus in Austin, Texas. Our team had a fantastic time at last year’s conference, with many of us meeting in person for the first time. We’re excited to return and connect with the Claris community once more!
Get Customized One-on-One FileMaker Training, Starting with Microsoft Graph API
As long-time Certified FileMaker Developers, we’re thrilled to offer FileMaker training, to share our integrations knowledge and experience with others. Whether you’ve just begun your journey with FileMaker development or want to expand your skills, Portage Bay Solutions offers customized one-on-one training.
The Value of Separate Development and Production Environments
Some organizations resist adopting a development / production model – have separate development and production environments – citing concerns about flexibility, speed, and necessity. While setting up and using this dual system may seem daunting, the benefits far outweigh the challenges.
Bridging the Gap: Integrating FileMaker with Microsoft Exchange Using the Graph API
The goal for this integration was to streamline contact management for a network of medical clinics by synchronizing patient data between FileMaker and the Exchange environment. To gain deeper insights into the technical aspects of this project, we interviewed Joe Ranne, Senior Application Developer with Portage Bay Solutions, who spearheaded the integration effort.
Popular LLM Options for FileMaker: Cohere vs OpenAI
Which LLM is the best choice for your business needs? Explore the differences between Cohere and OpenAI relative to semantic search in FileMaker.