FileMaker was initially developed in the 1980s by Nashoba Systems and later acquired by Claris, an Apple subsidiary. It was created to provide a user-friendly database management system for both Macintosh and Windows platforms, enabling users to create custom database solutions without extensive programming knowledge.
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About Filemaker
Strengths of FileMaker include its user-friendly interface, cross-platform compatibility, and robust customization options. Weaknesses encompass its relatively high cost and limited scalability for very large enterprise applications. Competitors include Microsoft Access, Airtable, and Zoho Creator.
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A FileMaker expert must have strong skills in database design, scripting with FileMaker's calculation engine and scripting language, layout design, and relational database concepts. Proficiency in integrating FileMaker with other systems via APIs and web technologies is also essential.
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