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A deep dive into the GetTextFromPDF function in FileMaker 2025. Learn the architectural patterns for native text extraction, indexing, and the critical differences between text layers and OCR.

A guide for FileMaker developers on the architectural patterns and practical techniques for integrating external AI services like OpenAI using cURL and JSON.

Learn a multi-layered architectural approach to handling errors with the Insert from URL script step. Go beyond Get(LastError) to parse HTTP headers and response bodies for reliable API integrations.

Discover how user story mapping can transform your FileMaker development by clarifying requirements, designing robust database schemas, and avoiding costly rework. Learn to build user-centric solutions with this Agile technique.

Master the art of writing effective AI prompts with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to get meaningful and accurate results from tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude by understanding AI strengths, providing context, and structuring your requests for optimal output.

Explore the fundamentals of JSON in FileMaker, from core functions to advanced techniques. Learn how to leverage JSON for efficient data interchange, API communication, and building dynamic, scalable FileMaker applications.

Learn essential strategies for user error protection in FileMaker applications to prevent data corruption, enhance security, and ensure robust, user-friendly workflows. Discover best practices for validation, interface design, script trapping, and role-based security.

Discover essential FileMaker security practices for 2025 to protect your sensitive data. Learn about user authentication, encryption, server hardening, backup strategies, and compliance for a secure FileMaker environment.

Eliminate manual data entry and costly plugins by leveraging FileMaker's native API integration capabilities. Learn to build robust, error-handling scripts using `Insert from URL` and JSON functions for seamless data synchronization with external services.

Implement the middleware pattern in FileMaker with controller scripts to separate UI from business logic. Learn how this three-layer architecture enhances reusability, testability, and adaptability for complex FileMaker applications and API integrations.

Learn how to design FileMaker looping scripts that scale efficiently and prevent 'Not Responding' errors. This guide covers strategies for separating UI from logic, using utility layouts, the Loop-Off-Edge pattern, server-side processing (PSoS), and providing user feedback for robust data operations.

Revolutionize your FileMaker development by replacing brittle, order-dependent script parameters with robust JSON objects. Learn how to use JSON for flexible, scalable, and maintainable script communication, avoiding common pitfalls and improving performance.

Understand the differences and best use cases for global fields, global variables, and global tables in FileMaker. Learn how to manage temporary and persistent values effectively for robust and scalable applications, including behavior in server-side scripts.

Implement feature flags in FileMaker to enable safer deployments, gradual rollouts, and instant rollbacks of new functionality. Learn how to build a robust feature toggle system using tables, scripts, and best practices for controlled release management.

Discover how data and UX separation enhances FileMaker scalability, performance, and maintainability. Learn best practices for implementing this architectural strategy, including container separation and external SQL integration, to optimize your FileMaker solutions.

Master the decision between FileMaker custom functions and inline calculations for cleaner, more maintainable code. This guide provides frameworks to optimize for reusability, clarity, and performance in your FileMaker development.

Master FileMaker calculation patterns by understanding the trade-offs between stored, unstored, and scripted values. This guide provides decision frameworks for optimizing performance, data accuracy, and scalability in your FileMaker solutions.

Discover architectural patterns for building robust and maintainable FileMaker API integrations. This guide covers centralized configuration, request builders, response objects, error handling, API facades, token management, and queuing to streamline your FileMaker development.

Unlock the power of FileMaker API integration to create smarter, connected workflows. Learn how to connect your custom FileMaker app with external services like Slack, QuickBooks, and Google Maps to eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and automate tasks.

Explore the new `GetRecordIDsFromFoundSet` function and `Go To List of Records` script step in FileMaker 2025. Learn how these native features simplify tracking, storing, and restoring found sets for enhanced scripting and user context management.

Explore the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs) in this comprehensive guide for beginners. Understand core concepts, applications, and the future of AI.