This is one of those articles that not only introduces a good beginning design technique, but subtly introduces the concepts of data hierarchy and keeping close to the original problem being solved – all wrapped up in a very accessible stream of consciousness. Nice!...
Key Takeaways Developers are too close to their own work to self-test effectively: Just as artists struggle to objectively evaluate their own creations, software developers lack the detachment needed to spot how users will misuse or misunderstand the interfaces they...
Key Takeaways Password complacency is one of the most preventable sources of data breach risk: Employees who reuse credentials, rely on predictable patterns, or share passwords across systems create vulnerabilities that persist long after the original security...
Recently, on a slightly chilly Northern California day, I visited the Wedge (named for it’s unique architectural shape), FileMaker’s HQ in Silicon Valley. I believe this was my fourth visit, and as usual, the FMI management and staff were not only...
“I’ve Been Burned Before” My daughter’s first musical theatre gig was at age five, playing a sugar cube alongside talented kids of all ages in a production of “Beauty and the Beast.” One scene that particularly stood out for me was when the servant-turned-candlestick,...
In 1989, I had been working for a large metropolitan weekly newspaper for the better part of a decade. I was a jack of all trades when it came to the graphics department: graphics camera operator, paste-up artist, typesetter – all essential tasks when it came to...
FileMaker Solutions for Education: Building Custom Student Management Systems
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