Quite simply, an API is a purpose built extension of an existing system to allow information to flow back and forth with other systems.

Building FileMaker solutions for iOS introduces a new set of challenges for developers and requires UI controls that make it easy for users to interact. This article gives a very quick and simple technique you can use to make selecting tab controls much easier for FileMaker Go users on iPad and iPhone.

Celebrations rippled throughout the FileMaker development world today with the return of Daniel's ever popular blog dishing out super-handy expert advice for FileMaker developers everywhere...

Wahoo! A new release of the venerable database platform, FileMaker, is out today. Check out our rundown on WebDirect and the other new superpowers contained within...

Next week three DF'ers are heading to Xerocon in Sydney. As first timers we thought we better make a bit of a splash so have been putting our 'thinking caps' on and have come up with a bit of a competition (of sorts)

Earlier this month we saw the results of Xero's continued growth, particularly the increase in users in Australia. With a growth rate of 219% for the year, we are starting to see that businesses in Australia are really getting behind the products (32% of all users are Australian based).

We recently finished an iPad solution for Canterbury Track Cycling using FileMaker Go. Known as RacePlace, it records the results of their club racing, championships and special events and integrates smoothly with the website we built for them at the end of last year.

Apple released its new operating system, Mountain Lion, a couple of weeks ago. As it is always a good idea to test new software before deploying it to all computers in a business, we tested it on a few computers, just to make sure not to run into serious problems.

In the cold of July Daniel, Julie and myself packed our skimpiest summer gears, sprayed on the tan and headed to body-beautiful Miami? OK it wasn't exactly like that, but it was hot hot hot and the hotel Fontainebleau was a classy venue, right on the beach.

Our very own Daniel Wood has just been awarded the coveted Mad Dog PR Award at FileMaker DevCon 2012. The award recognises developers who have made a significant contribution to advancing the awareness of FileMaker in the media and community.