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Get ready for another exciting episode of The Context Podcast, featuring Andrew LeCates from Claris. In this episode, Andrew joins Proof+Geist’s Martha Zink, Ernest Koe, and Todd Geist to talk all things Claris Engage 2024, a Claris developer conference set to take place February 6-8 in Austin, Texas.

We discuss how excited we are for Claris Engage, where we get to be together in person on an Apple campus after years of virtual events. Andrew shares some key things he expects to see and learn about at Engage, and we reminisce about past developer conferences. 

If you’re there for the sessions, the products, the exhibitors, or just spending time with the community, come find us at our Proof+Geist and Ottomatic booths or our sessions. We can’t wait to see you all!

While registration for Claris Engage is sold out, there are still slots for three Training Day courses:  https://content.claris.com/claris-engage2024-limited-space-al

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Featuring: 

• Andrew Lecates, Chief Product Owner for Claris FileMaker
• Todd Geist 
• Ernest Koe
• Corn Walker

Description:

Get ready for a special new episode of The Context Podcast! Join us as we sit down with our special guest, Andrew Lecates, Chief Product Owner for Claris FileMaker. In this episode, we discuss Claris's strategic shift towards a refocused Claris platform as Claris prepares to transition Claris Pro functionally into the FileMaker line, and deprecate Claris Pro (including Claris Go, Claris WebDirect, and Claris Server).

Corn Walker, Todd Geist, and Ernest Koe delve into the fascinating realm of technology and AI as it relates to the Claris platform, both present and future, while also gaining insights into Andrew's new role and its implications. We also dig into the seamless integration of FileMaker, Connect, and Studio, and unpack the implications for the platform. Plus, stay tuned for some sneak peeks into the exciting plans for Claris Engage 2024. 

Check out all the changes Claris is making here: https://content.claris.com/claris-community-products-roadmap-proof+geist 

You can also find this podcast on YouTube.

Featuring: 

• Martha Zink
• Todd Geist
• Chris Rogers 

Description:

In this episode of The Context Podcast, Martha Zink and Todd Geist from Proof+Geist sit down with a special guest, Chris Rogers, the mastermind behind TourPro—a revolutionary software shaking up the dance event management scene. In this episode, Chris takes us on a journey through his remarkable transition from building a small side project to the creation of TourPro, a game-changing event registration and management tool for dance enthusiasts.

With approximately 1,000 events a year, Chris and his team have mastered the art of making a complex technical product accessible to non-technical users. As Chris puts it, he's got "enough knowledge to be dangerous with FileMaker," and he's using that power to empower event organizers worldwide.

What sets TourPro apart is its clever design—a user-friendly mobile app that lets you run events offline, keeping things seamless and efficient even without an internet connection. Chris dives into the technical magic that allows users to operate within the app, and then sync up once they're back online. Join us in this episode as we explore Chris Rogers's journey, laugh at relatable anecdotes, and gain valuable insights into the world of innovative software creation. Stay tuned, because this episode is your backstage pass to the captivating world of TourPro and the brilliant mind behind it.

You can find this podcast on YouTube or your favorite podcasting platform.

Links: 

https://tourprosoftware.com/ 

Featuring: 

Todd Geist 

Cris Ippolite

Description:
In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Proof+Geist CTO, Todd Geist and Cris Ippolite, founder of iSolutions, as they dive into the fascinating impacts that AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are having on our industry in general, and the FileMaker community in particular. 

Cris was an early proponent of using Machine Learning and AI with FileMaker. In fact, this is the third time we have had Cris on the pod to discuss this topic. The first was Episode 34, back in May of 2020, and the second time was Episode 71 in September of 2021 – way before ChatGPT was a thing. Now that LLMs and ChatGPT are the elephants in the FileMaker room, we thought it would be a good idea to have Cris back on the Podcast for an updated conversation on what this all might mean for how we do our jobs, and solve problems for our customers with our favorite platform.

Hear how Cris and Todd think AI might revolutionize the way we build applications and systems with FileMaker, while preserving the essence of creative thinking. They discuss the upcoming Apple WWDC 2023 conference on June 5th, and their expectations on how Apple will shape the trajectory of AI. Plus, get an introduction to Proof+Geist's Front Radar Plugin—and stay tuned for the upcoming blog post on that.

Welcome to this episode of The Context Podcast where we explore the incredible capabilities of SimpleQ! This week includes our host Martha Zink, along with Corn Walker, Todd Geist, and Mike Perley.

Join us as we delve into the intricacies of SimpleQ, explaining its seamless task handling and compatibility with various systems. Discover the advantages of this approach and how it revolutionizes business processes. Additionally, we explore the origins of SimpleQ, discussing the hybrid PubSub and queuing system that gave birth to this remarkable tool. We also shine a spotlight on Otto and its crucial role in accepting webhooks from third-party systems. See how Otto seamlessly integrates with SimpleQ to streamline data flow and enhance communication across different FileMaker apps.

Tune in to The Context Podcast and embrace the efficiency of SimpleQ—a game-changer in the world of FileMaker and business process automation. 

You can also find this episode on Youtube or your favorite podcasting platforms.

Featuring:

• Martha Zink 
• Todd Geist 
• Rick Kalman

Description: 

In this episode of The Context Podcast, Martha Zink and Todd Geist talk to

Rick Kalman from Claris about the launch of Claris FileMaker 2023. 

Together, they discuss the upcoming changes to the platform—including the switch to a year-based naming scheme, significant performance improvements, and the availability of Claris Connect on the free plan. With stronger authentication protocols, greater scalability, and improvements to backend infrastructure, FileMaker 2023 promises to be Claris’s best release yet!

Also featured: Todd’s dog, Clark, who is recovering from knee surgery and is spending his convalescence providing additional commentary in the form of background snoring.

In this episode of The Context Podcast, we are joined by Todd Geist, Corn Walker, and Peter Vinogradov for an epic debate between Team Pro-Transactions and Team Anti-Transactions. They dive in and discuss the benefits (and bad habits) that come with transactions in Claris FileMaker 19.6. 

FileMaker’s 19.6 version release brought simplification and cleanup to the developer side of transactions, creating new commands to cut down on multistep processes and turning hard-to-read error-catching code into something legible. This is certainly an update focused on improving the lives of FileMaker developers. All this, combined with the caveats brought up by the (tentatively) Anti-Transactions Team, help round out the conversation. 

This podcast is available on Transistor.FM, or any of your favorite podcast platforms. The video is available on YouTube. 

Check out the rest of our 19.6 series: 

• Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part One 
• Transactions in FileMaker 19.6: Part Two 
• Transactions in 19.6 Demo by Corn Walker 
• Claris FileMaker Server 19.6 

Featuring:

• Martha Zink 
• Drew Fessenden
• Shawn Kreuger
• Joe Ranne
• Marcus Swift 

Description:

In the scenic mountains of North Georgia, open-minded attendees gathered together to connect, learn, and grow with one another. In this episode, our guests focus on why PauseOnError differs from traditional tech conferences and how it sparks new perspectives. 

The last of our PauseOnError FileMaker Summer Camp 2022 series takes us through connection, community, and country backroads. Join Drew Fessenden, Shawn Kreuger, Joe Ranne, and Marcus Swift as they detail the unique atmosphere that extended beyond the event itself. 

The podcast is available on Transistor.Fm or your favorite podcast platform, and full individual interviews are available on YouTube.

Links:

• PauseOnError FileMaker Summer Camp 2023 

Join us again this year for PauseOnError FileMaker Summer Camp, October 3-6, 2023, in the same amazing location. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Since PauseOnError 2022 ended, we’ve collected attendees’ big learnings and aha moments for The Context Podcast. Listen to their stories and discover why you might want to join them next year.

This is the second of three episodes that feature participants’ stories. 

In the scenic mountains of north Georgia, open-minded attendees gathered together to connect, learn, and grow with one another. In this episode, our guests focus on why PauseOnError differs from traditional tech conferences and how it ignites new perspectives. 

Since PauseOnError 2022 ended, we’ve collected attendees’ big learnings and aha moments for The Context Podcast. Listen to their stories and discover why you might want to join them next year.

This is the first of three episodes that feature participants’ stories. 

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Voici l'épisode 290 de "la quotidienne iWeek" en ce mercredi 1er décembre 2022.

Faux positifs du détecteur de collision : après les montagnes russes... le ski.

Présentation : Benjamin VINCENT (@benjaminvincent) + Fabrice NEUMAN (@FabriceNeuman).
Production : OUATCH Audio.

Tags : Grand 8 à volonté ! ; mais limitez les bosses ! ; 50 $ la touche ; Zuck dit encore du mal ; Claris réactif.

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Martha Zink, The Context Podcast Host & Proof+Geist Director of Marketing

Todd Geist, Proof+Geist Co-Founder/CTO 

Matt Navarre, FileMaker Talks Co-Host

Join Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Matt Navarre from the FileMaker Talks podcast as they discuss changes coming to FileMaker, the Claris Platform, and strategies that businesses can use to benefit from the changes.

In September, Claris announced that the Claris FileMaker platform would shift to the cloud, making it more accessible and powerful. 

This new platform can be used to create rich UIs and apps for public-facing client and customer portals, which was previously only possible with custom web publishing. This is what we think of as Modern FileMaker.

For those who need to use previous versions, they’ll be maintained for a while longer.

FileMaker has announced that its database program will be free for individual users, but is that important? The MacVoices Live! panel of Dave Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Brittany Smith, Andrew Orr, Jeff Gamet, Patrice Brend’Amour, and Eric Bolden go deep on who will benefit, whether it is a threat to other database developers (including a member of the panel), and whether it means anything for the end user. (Part 3) 

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Show Notes:

Links:

Claris’s Plans for FileMaker Bode Well for Individual Users
https://tidbits.com/2022/08/23/clariss-plans-for-filemaker-bode-well-for-individual-users/

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Panorama X by ProVue

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Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter by email at embolden@mac.com, and on his blog, Trending At Work.

Patrice Brend’amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. He is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything he does can be linked to from The Patrice, you can follow him on Twitter, and engage with him on the podcast, Foodie Flashback.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer’s Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, and jeffgamet on LinkedIn., and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65.

Andrew Orr is a freelance writer and amateur photographer and Contributing Editor at AppleInsider. He loves Apple products and enjoys writing and sharing all things tech. When he's not writing about Apple, you can often find him snapping photos with his iPhone. Follow him on Twitter or sample his musical tastes on Apple Music…if you dare.

Jim Rea has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim on Twitter.

Warren Sklar helps host the Mac to The Future Group on Facebook, and is the co-host of In Touch With iOS with David Ginsburg.

Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She’s also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator and on YouTube with tech tips.

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Join Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Matt Navarre in this episode for a crossover podcast with 1 of the 2 Matts from the FileMaker Chat podcast. They discuss events led by the FileMaker Community, including AutoEnter Live and PauseOnError.

You can also view this podcast on Youtube.

Links:

AutoEnter Live

Rome FileMaker Week

PauseOnError

EngageU

In this episode, join Ernest Koe and Martha Zink as they discuss the design thinking methodologies that informed Mizu, how it complements the modern FileMaker concept, and how the context of evolving user interface design and engineering principles will continue to shape Mizu’s iterations. 

What is Mizu (水)? It’s a material-inspired, lightweight FileMaker theme and helper file for FileMaker developers. Mizu is part of an overall design system at Proof+Geist that emphasizes the use of underlying structures (grids), design patterns, and reusable components to enable more consistent, collaborative work.

Join our hosts as they cover topics like: 

• What is ‘capital D’ Design and how is it foundational to the modern FileMaker concept?
• How can Mizu make your mental load lighter by taking on the UI, and why does that help development?
• How can constraints help remove friction in your development process?

You can also find the video version of this podcast on YouTube.

Other Links:

• Mizu on Proof+Geist GitHub
• Proof+Geist on GitHub

The Context Podcast: Expanding the Possibilities of Modular & Decoupled Development with OData

Featuring:

• Martha Zink, The Context Podcast Host & Proof+Geist Director of Marketing
• Todd Geist, Proof+Geist Co-Founder/CTO
• John Renfrew, Independent Developer & Owner

Episode Summary: 

The recent release of FileMaker 19.5 introduced a new feature for those with FileMaker Server for Mac and Windows: OData (Open Data Protocol). Originally created by Microsoft, OData is an open protocol that allows for the creation and consumption of queryable and interoperable REST APIs in a simple and standard way.

Description:

The recent release of FileMaker 19.5 introduced a new feature for those with FileMaker Server for Mac and Windows: OData (Open Data Protocol). Originally created by Microsoft, OData is an open protocol that allows for the creation and consumption of queryable and interoperable REST APIs in a simple and standard way.

In this episode, join Martha, Todd, and John as they explore OData and its many wide-ranging impacts: What benefits – efficiency gains, programming ergonomics, and scalability – does OData offer? How does OData compare to and improve upon other methodologies like the Data API, ODBC, and PSOS? Before diving into OData, what are some tradeoffs and cautions we should consider? And perhaps most centrally, how does OData open a door to new ways of modular and decoupled development in modern FileMaker?

You can also view this Podcast on Youtube.

Links:

OData Documentation

FileMaker 19.5 Release

The Context Podcast: New Features in FileMaker 19.5

Featuring:

• Martha Zink 
• Todd Geist 
• Angelo Luchi 

FileMaker 19.5 comes with hundreds of bug fixes–some of them small, and some of them game-changing. In this episode of The Context Podcast, join your host Martha Zink in conversation with Todd Geist and Angelo Luchi as they discuss these various changes. Hear about new support for Unbuntu 20.04, added OAuth performance, Live Text integration on macOS, and important Data Migration Tool changes— just to name a few things. Dive into the conversation as they go over the 400+ bug fixes and various changes in FileMaker 19.5. 

You can also check out this podcast on Youtube.

Other Links: 

• FMComparison came out with a new version and all licenses are reset so anyone can run a new free trial even if you already have before! Check out the new version here.
• Read up on what Claris has to say about their new release on the FileMaker 19.5 Release Notes.
• Check out our previous podcast: Protecting Your Data Hosted with FileMaker Server.

“The Road to Macstock” takes us to Bryan Pearce, Solutions Developer and President of Deneb Corporation, for a discussion of databases. Brian’s presentation will focus on what can be done with FileMaker by Claris. This is especially compelling given the availability of FileMaker on all Apple productivity platforms, as well as a new product that is coming from Claris later this year.

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Show Notes:

Links:

Macstock Conference & Expo

Guests:

Bryan Pearce is a business owner and solutions developer that found inspiration early in his career from the Apple II+ personal computer using Applesoft BASIC. Apple Computers became Bryan’s platform of choice for automating manual processes in the early days of personal computing and provided the motivation to obtain undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics.

Bryan has had the opportunity to create solutions in the areas of accounting, financial management, process control, and automated data capture.

Since 1991 Bryan has operated a small business providing technical solutions and support designed around Apple products, relational databases, and hosted services.

When not sitting in front of a product containing an Apple logo, Bryan can be found at his local ice rink playing hockey, taking a road trip in his DeLorean, or helping K-9 keep the TARDIS running.

Bryan can be reached at www.denebcorp.com

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Martha Zink, The Context Podcast Host & Proof+Geist Director of Marketing
Angelo Luchi, Proof+Geist Director of Infrastructure
Todd Geist, Proof+Geist Co-Founder/CTO

From the outside, hosting with FileMaker Server can seem simple and straightforward. But behind the scenes, there’s a whole lot more going on! Whether you’re hosting on-premise or in the cloud, on your own or through a hosting provider, it’s important to keep a few things in mind to protect your data and your business from risks. Ransomware or malware attacks, accidental or intentional internal threats, file corruption, and various data center, network, or internet issues can jeopardize not only your mission-critical data, but potentially your business as a whole. Join Martha, Angelo, and Todd in this episode as they share their experiences and recommendations around backups, monitoring, documentation, and access/user management that can help safeguard against costly risks to your data and your business.

General Links:

• The Context Podcast: Ransomware For Claris FileMaker Developers (Featuring Wim Decorte, Heidi Porter, and Chris Moyer)
• Ottomatic
• Otto

S3-compatible immutable offsite backup providers/services:

• AWS
• Wasabi
• Backblaze

Network/infrastructure monitoring tools/platforms:

• AWS CloudWatch
• Zabbix
• New Relic
• ZeroTier

Deployment platforms:

• Linux

Documentation tools:

• ClickUp
• BookStack