FileMaker DevCast: Everything Claris FileMaker
Episodes
DevCast Ep 27: Meet HAM - Another Option for FileMaker Permissions (with Charles Delfs)
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had the pleasure of hearing Charles Delfs break down HAM (Headless Authorization Module) as he showed us how this system transforms the way you man...
DevCast Ep 26: Click, Build, Deploy: FM BetterForms Updates Unwrapped
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into the latest updates to FM Better Forms and taking a closer look at one of our own client’s web apps built on the platform. We sha...
DevCast, Episode 25: Reports, Pickers, and JSON: The Value of Virtual Lists
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual lists are one of the most powerful and flexible techniques in FileMaker, giving developers the ability to generate custom reports, create dyna...
FileMaker Devcast, Ep 24: API Integrations: The Good, the Buggy, and the Workarounds
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our development team as we share real-world insights from recent API integration projects—including SharePoint, Shopify, QuickBooks, and Claris...
EP 23: Smarter Automation with n8n and FileMaker
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of FileMaker DevCast, we dive into n8n—a flexible, low-code workflow automation platform that gives you total control over how your ...
Ep22: Our Takeaways from Claris Engage 2025
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, John, and Xandon were able to attend Claris Engage this week, at the Apple campus in Austin. They recorded a DevCast session while still in the c...
Ep21: Ready? Engage. It's Prep Time for the 26th Claris FileMaker Conference
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Portage Bay team welcomes Julie Sigfrinius, from Claris, to discuss plans for the upcoming Claris Engage 2025, which is less than three months awa...
Ep20: How FM BetterForms Can Modernize FileMaker-Powered Web Apps
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20 of the FileMaker DevCast, join our Portage Bay developers as they talk web apps. Charles, Jacob, Joe, John, Mike, & Russell discuss ...
Ep19: Claris FileMaker 21.1 with Guest Lucy Chen, VP of FileMaker Engineering
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a very special in-depth interview with Lucy Chen, VP of Claris Engineering. Kate Waldhauser hosts this special edition of the FileMaker De...
Ep18: JSON: With Guest Matt Navarre of Navarre Training
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy Episode 18 of the FileMaker DevCast as our developers discuss JSON, along with special guest Matt Navarre of Navarre Training. We explore the l...
Ep17: We Welcome Mike Ross to the Portage Bay Team
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the FileMaker DevCast, we welcome Mike Ross to the Portage Bay team. Mike is a seasoned FileMaker developer with over 35 years of e...
Ep16: Claris Connect: Talking automation & integration with Beth Murillo of The Scarpetta Group
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the FileMaker DevCast we welcome Beth Murillo, Operations Manager and Software Developer at The Scarpetta Group, to discuss using C...
Ep15: Catching Errors: Effective Error Logging in FileMaker Development
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the FileMaker Dev Cast, we step into the critical topic of error logging with the development team from Portage Bay Solutions. Join...
Ep14: Beyond the Code: Integrating ChatGPT with FileMaker for Next-Level Development
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss out on discovering how AI can transform your approach to database management and client interactions. In Episode 14 of the FileMaker DevC...
Ep13: Claris Engage Unveiled: A Live Chat with Clay Maeckel and the Portage Bay Solutions Team's Conference Insights
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special episode of the FileMaker Devcast, direct from Claris Engage, featuring an exclusive live interview with Clay Maeckel, Chief Soft...
Ep12: New Beginnings in Data: Setting Strategic Goals for FileMaker Success in 2024
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode titled 'New Beginnings in Data: Setting Strategic Goals for FileMaker Success in 2024,' we pivot our focus towards setting ...
Ep11: FileMaker EngageU: Innovation in Action with Joris Aarts & Johan Hedman
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this dynamic episode of FileMaker EngageU, we delve into the heart of community and innovation within the FileMaker ecosystem. Our guests, Joris Aa...
Ep10: The Power of Pause: Unpacking Insights from the Pause FileMaker Gathering
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of "The Power of Pause," our development team delves into their comprehensive experience at the renowned Pause conference ...
Ep9: Unleashing the Power of JavaScript within FileMaker
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of DevCast, the brilliant minds from Portage Bay Solutions join our ever-curious host, Dan Smiley, for a deep dive into the synergies ...
Ep8: Decoding Pinecone Summit: Generative AI, Vector Databases, and FileMaker Insights with Cris Ippolite and the Portage Bay team.
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Portage Bay Solutions and Cris Ippolite, a renowned leader in the Claris FileMaker community, as they unpack the highlights from the Pinecone Sum...
Ep7: Unlocking Creativity with Claris Studio: The Future of App Development
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the capabilities of Claris Studio, the latest offering from Claris International. More than just...
Ep6: Masking Identities: Incorporating Data Depersonalization in FileMaker Pro
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's digital world, securing personal data has never been more critical. Tune into our latest episode where we delve deep into the world of data...
Ep5: REST Easy: Accomplishing API Integration with Postman
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, Portage Bay Solutions, a seasoned player in the field of Claris FileMaker development, takes you behind the scenes to il...
Ep4: Filemaker 2023 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Database Design and Beyond!
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'FileMaker 2023 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Database Design and Beyond!' - your go-to source for everything FileMaker 2023. Join us as we div...
Ep3: Skilled FileMaker Development: Expert Tips and Tricks for Success
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the DevCast podcast, we delve into some expert tips and tricks to take your FileMaker development skills to the next level. Our exp...
Ep2: Revolutionizing Claris FileMaker Development with ChatGPT: A Conversation with Experts
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The FileMaker DevCast, we explore how ChatGPT, a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI, is transforming the way Claris Fi...
Ep1: OAUTH 2.0: Understanding and Implementing the Industry Standard Security Protocol for Google APIs
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join our team of developers as we dive deep into the world of OAUTH 2.0, the industry standard security protocol used for secure communication between...