Regression Testing for Your FileMaker Solution
It remains impossible to have true, full-coverage regression testing for a FileMaker application. However, we’ve found the next best thing. Learn more.
The User Is Not You: Where Do I Start?
Here are useful starting points for thinking about how users will approach your software differently than you would in your user experience design.
Building a Grid Interface for Batch Actions
Follow along as we share how to build a grid interface for batch actions for a client using FileMaker in the advertising industry.
How to Build a Faster List in FileMaker
Learn how to use web viewer technology to provide a better list experience in your FileMaker solution while keeping users in the system itself.
Break It to Improve It: Tips for Stronger QA
During QA, most test software features the way they were designed to be used. However, that’s just step one of a thorough QA process. Get the rest here.
What Makes Search Successful?
FileMaker offers infinitely-flexible searching… But online we have a single search box. Successful searching depends on clear presentation of results and suitable tools for working with results.
DevCon 2016: Developer Challenge
At DevCon 2016 there was a new focus for the Developer Challenge. July provides some insight about what went on behind the scenes before the conference.
Lessons of the Palm Pilot
The lessons of Palm Pilot’s simplicity and clarity of purpose still resonate with mobile designers and the user experience of contemporary smartphones.
Pro Tips: Naming Styles and Interface Inventories
Naming styles according to use rather than appearance helps us keep track of what unique types of element we have, making it more intuitive when to reuse an existing style and when a new one is needed. Try an interface inventory to help get a handle on what you have, why you need it, and what is redundant.
Pitfalls in Flat Design, or “That Field” I Always Forget
Flat designs — and other forms of minimalism also very popular at present — look very pretty, very modern, but sometimes go too far in stripping away design elements.