What is the FileMaker Data Migration Tool? Why would I want to use it?

To put it simply, the FileMaker Data Migration Tool, commonly referred to as the FM DMT, is a command-line tool that allows you to import data from one FileMaker file to another with one command line.

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Top-2 Tips for Improving WAN in FileMaker

Lately, there has been an increased emphasis on WAN performance in FileMaker solutions. The pandemic likely influences this; with more and more people working from home, many FileMaker solutions that used to be accessed strictly from a local area network are now being used over the wide-area network, aka WAN.

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I do code reviews for our developers. When I point out some of their scripts’ poor readability, nine out of ten times, they will react by promising to add some comments to their scripts.

But do you really need to use comments to enhance readability? Sometimes a few empty rows will do a great job.

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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.

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The application 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.

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