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Comparing Tools: FMPerception, BaseElements, 2empowerFM

Efficiency in FileMaker development is often defined by the toolkit a developer uses to navigate complex codebases and eradicate bugs. For one of our DevCast episodes, a few members of our Portage Bay team chose to discuss the specialized tools that help them work faster and more effectively. While every developer has a unique workflow, the consensus is clear: for our developers, these third-party utilities are no longer just “nice-to-haves” but are essential for managing modern, large-scale solutions.

Meet HAM – Another Option for FileMaker Permissions

Relying solely on native tools to manage the complex web of user permissions in modern applications can quickly become a massive headache. In a recent DevCast episode, Charles Delfs of Delfs Engineering introduced HAM (Headless Authorization Module), a conceptual shift in how developers handle security by separating authentication (who a user is) from authorization (what they are permitted to do) through a flexible, data-driven system rather than logic buried in FileMaker’s internal menus.

GraphQL: Ask For What You Need, Get Exactly That

GraphQL is redefining how developers interact with APIs—making it easier to request exactly the data you need. In this Claris Beyond recap, we explore how GraphQL works, how it differs from REST, and how to build queries directly in FileMaker. From schema-driven documentation to precise data fetching, learn why major APIs like Shopify and GitHub are turning to GraphQL—and how you can too.

Another AI-revised version of the photo of John, Joe, and Xandon at Claris Engage 2025. The rendition has them looking like middle-aged men in the 1970s

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.

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