Extend FileMaker's built-in functionality and totally customize your data management environment with specialized functions and menus to super-charge the results and create a truly unique and focused experience. This book includes everything a beginner needs to get started building databases with FileMaker and contains advanced tips and techniques that the most seasoned professionals will appreciate. Written by a long time FileMaker developer, this book contains material for developers of every skill level.

FileMaker Pro 16 is a powerful database development application used by millions of people in diverse industries to simplify data management tasks, leverage their business information in new ways and automate many mundane tasks. A custom solution built with FileMaker can quickly tap into a powerful set of capabilities and technologies to offer users an intuitive and pleasing environment in which to achieve new levels of efficiency and professionalism. What You'll learn

• Create SQL queries to build fast and efficient formulas
  
• Discover new features of version 16 such as JSON functions, Cards, Layout Object window, SortValues, UniqueValues, using variables in Data Sources
• Write calculations using built-in and creating your own custom functions
  
• Discover the importance of a good approach to interface and technical design
  
• Apply best practices for naming conventions and usage standards
• Explore advanced topics about designing professional, open-ended solutions and using advanced techniques

Who This Book Is For

Casual programmers, full time consultants and IT professionals.