Introduction

FileMaker and PHP — the Dynamic Duo

If you think FileMaker is a powerful database development program that enables individuals of all levels of expertise to develop relational database systems, you would be correct. If you were to add that it can power robust PHP web-based solutions, you would be correct again.

FileMaker is not the new kid on the block when it comes to manipulating and sharing data. FileMaker has an extremely successful history in the database market that has spanned more than 20 years. FileMaker began exploring web technologies starting with CDML and proprietary tag-based language and then progressed to XML and now to PHP.

The combination of PHP and FileMaker makes perfect sense. FileMaker is well-known for its ease ...

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