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May 25, 2021 Blog The Importance of Code Readability What is code readability? Readable code is simply code that clearly communicates its intent to the reader. Most likely, the code we write will be read by other developers, who will either want to understand or modify the way our code works. They may need to test the code, fix a problem, or add a new feature. Read More By Eleanor Fulton
Apr 13, 2021 Blog custom app developmentZoho creator developersZoho Creator platform Zoho Creator What is Zoho Creator? An exploration of the booming low-code space led to some curiosity about Zoho Creator. What makes it unique, and what are its ideal uses? As you can see below, Zoho has achieved widespread adoption, and I wanted to find out why. Read More By James Hea
Mar 24, 2021 Blog enterprise appsOutSystems developersOutSystems platform OutSystems is Enterprise-Ready The low-code development space is slated to experience rapid growth in the coming years. With many platforms available and emerging, it is necessary to understand the relative advantages of each. Compared to FileMaker, OutSystems is designed for larger, enterprise-level organizations. Many current OutSystems users have given overwhelmingly positive ratings for the product direction, warranting a closer look. Read More By James Hea
Dec 7, 2020 Blog, FileMaker, FileMaker Techniques, User Interface Design Checkboxesemojisradio buttonsWebDirect Better WebDirect Checkboxes Here’s a quick guide to creating visually pleasing FileMaker checkboxes and radio buttons in a format that translates to WebDirect (and even includes emojis)! Accessing FileMaker solutions via WebDirect is convenient, but has unfortunate limitations, especially when it comes to design. A common frustration among developers is that checkbox formatting in FileMaker doesn’t translate to WebDirect. This occurs because checkboxes (and radio buttons) are controlled by the browser, and therefore render as standard HTML elements. Here’s our guide to creating visually better WebDirect checkboxes in FileMaker. Read More By Lennie Cottrell
Nov 24, 2020 Blog debuggingeditingiOSJavaScriptWeb Browser How to Debug JavaScript in FileMaker It’s easy to debug and experiment with JavaScript code in a web browser, yet difficult to debug JavaScript in FileMaker. Here’s a workaround. Utilizing JavaScript in your FileMaker solution can open up an array of new possibilities for design and functionality. With a little bit (or a lot!) of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, you can access design frameworks like Bootstrap, or integrate different charting features using one of the many JavaScript-based chart libraries available. Read More By Lennie Cottrell