Spreadsheets are beneficial for quickly organizing data but can become liabilities as fast-growing teams scale due to lack of structure, version control, security and auditing capabilities. As team complexity increases, reliance on spreadsheets can hinder efficiency. Transitioning to purpose-built internal tools can streamline processes, enhance usability, and support growth without massive overhauls.

With FileMaker 2024 (v21) Claris unveiled powerful features aimed at enhancing data management and security. This blog post series covers ongoing advancements in FileMaker's Data API (FM DAPI), focusing on REST and cURL, which offer developers greater control and flexibility in their applications. We're providing a tutorial file, bzTrainer-FMDAPI, to help you learn and experiment with various REST and cURL functions using FileMaker's Data API. Enjoy exploring!