Filemaker Magazin [exclusive] 🎯

For the English-only developer, it is worth the subscription price for the downloadable example files alone. For the German speaker, it is simply the most authoritative FileMaker publication on the planet. You can find FileMaker Magazin at (Note: The site and magazine are entirely in German, but the store accepts international orders).

You cannot "Ctrl+F" a video. You can bookmark a page in FileMaker Magazin that explains the exact logic for a portal filter using While() loops. Furthermore, as Claris pushes developers toward JavaScript and Node.js integration, the magazine has become a bridge between "old school" FileMaker scripters and modern web devs. FileMaker Magazin is not a glossy brochure; it is a workshop manual. If you are responsible for a FileMaker server that runs a factory, a hospital, or a government agency, you need the kind of defensive programming techniques and server hardening tips that this magazine specializes in.

For over two decades, has served as the technical and strategic backbone for that community. Published by cwerb Verlag , this quarterly print and digital magazine is often referred to by insiders as "the German FileMaker Pro User Guide on steroids." More Than Just a Translation While international developers might use Google Translate to read German forums, FileMaker Magazin offers value that English publications rarely match. It isn't simply a translation of Claris’s help files; it is an independent, critical, and deeply technical resource.

In the world of low-code and custom app development, Claris FileMaker holds a unique space. While the primary documentation, conferences (like Claris Engage), and YouTube tutorials are predominantly English, a significant portion of the most innovative and dedicated FileMaker community resides in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).