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The Value of Separate Development and Production Environments

Most developers are aware of the inherent risks of working directly in production. Yet, 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.

In this article, we’ll break down these key reasons why adopting a development (dev) environment setup is essential for long-term success.

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Address Immediate Concerns & Future-Proof with a Professional FileMaker Evaluation

Recently, we conducted a professional third-party software evaluation for a client in the import-export business who relies heavily on its FileMaker system as a critical tool for its day-to-day operations. Our Senior Partner, John, and developer Jacob, sat down to discuss the evaluation process and the valuable insights gained during the review. Such information helps to ensure your system continues to perform at its best while supporting your business growth.

Top 10 New Features in Claris FileMaker 21.1 and How They Can Benefit Your Business

We’ve got some very exciting news to share! The latest version of FileMaker, 21.1 is now available, and it’s packed with some powerful features. The latest release of Claris encompasses updates to FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Server, and FileMaker Go for iPhone and iPad.

Although version 21.1 is a point release, don’t be fooled. This release is a big deal. In fact, a total of 309 issues addressed! Claris has put immense effort into improving PSR (Performance, security and reliability) and we are happy to see the results of this effort in the improvements in version 21.1.

The Importance of Test Data in FileMaker Solutions and FM-Backed Web Apps

Your data is valuable and protecting it is vital in terms of legal obligations, your business reputation, competitive advantage, and more. The importance of test data in FileMaker is a discussion worth having when starting a new project or updating your solution.

One easily overlooked area of data protection is the security of your data in the development and test versions of your solution, whether a FileMaker solution or a web application. While your live production data may be carefully secured, the copy of the data made for testing, especially if residing on an outside server, may not be safe.

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Make Gains with a Professional Third-Party Software Evaluation

If you already use  FileMaker Pro and the Claris platform for managing your custom database and workflow automation, you are aware of the key role it plays in making your processes more efficient and your firm more profitable.  To ensure it operates at peak performance, however, a professional third-party evaluation can be invaluable. This article discusses the process we use for this kind of evaluation, which will hopefully shed some light on this valuable endeavor.

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Announcing the Release of FileMaker 2024

The much-anticipated FileMaker 2024 release is finally here, bringing a host of marvelous features, including AI and semantic search, to improve your business operations and drive success. Download your free trial of FileMaker 2024 now and get a first-hand feel for these new features.

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