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Custom Software Development vs. Off-the-Shelf Applications

Low-Code, Web Applications / By Kris Hayward

I work for a custom software developer. As such, my biggest competitors are not other custom developers or even new technologies. My biggest competitor is apathy, where the customer does not make any decision, or they choose an off-the-shelf application (also known as commercial-off-the-shelf applications, or COTS). COTS applications are prebuilt for a specific niche …

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Top 5 Custom FileMaker Functions

Low-Code / By Nicole Morales

What is a custom function? Custom FileMaker functions are functions defined by the developer that can be reused anywhere in the database file in which they are created. As developers, we can find ourselves evaluating a calculation multiple times, which is a great sign to use a custom function. A great resource for custom functions is …

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Low-Code vs. Traditional Software Development

Low-Code / By Direct Impact Solutions

This is called low-code development, since the amount of code required from the programmer is very limited. It offers some benefits over traditional software development.

2023 Claris Update Webinar

Low-Code / By Jade Barnabé

Claris International recently held a 2023 Update Webinar to take stock of the advances in the new Claris Platform and provide a blueprint for development to come.

Free Webinar: Innovate Quickly with Claris FileMaker®

Events, Low-Code / By Direct Impact Solutions

Join us to learn why Claris FileMaker is the world’s leading Workplace Innovation Platform. Low-code applications are more popular and widespread than ever before, as organizations and departments are tackling application development head-on.

Claris Platform vs. FileMaker Platform

Low-Code / By Francois Dube

What is the Claris platform? The new Claris Platform is a unified, hybrid platform to build and deploy custom apps, integrate with existing data and systems, and automate manual workflows. More specifically, the new Claris Platform is a new product line independent of the existing Filemaker product line. It includes tools to build custom solutions …

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FileMaker Training vs. FileMaker Coaching

Low-Code / By Kris Hayward

Coaching and training are often heard in the mainstream when it comes to sports. Training is typically getting in shape, stretching, and, depending on the sport, lifting or moving to become faster and more efficient. Coaching is the added instruction, nuance, and doing what’s necessary to help the athlete have better results in an individual …

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Free Webinar: FileMaker Integration with QuickBooks and Google

Low-Code, Events / By Direct Impact Solutions

Access the recording of our webinar for free. The need for shared information has grown rapidly without in-person meetings with coworkers and clients. Integrating Claris FileMaker with your business applications optimizes data transfer.

Claris Platform Bundle

Low-Code / By Eleanor Fulton

What is the Claris Platform Bundle? On July 28th, 2022, Claris announced the Claris Platform Bundle, which is a new licensing configuration that allows named users to access to multiple products from the Claris line, including Claris FileMaker, Claris Studio and Claris Connect, among others. Whereas the Claris Problem Solvers Circle (CPSC) is the new …

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What is Claris Studio?

Low-Code / By Francois Dube

Claris Studio is one of the latest offerings from Claris as an attempt to modernize and expand the platform. If you have been following the various Claris webinars and the latest Claris Engage, there is talk about “FileMaker Next” and “The New Stuff”. In a recent webinar, Claris hinted at a couple of interesting things: …

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