This complete reference to FileMaker Pro takes developers at all levels beyond the user manual to create robust and dynamic database systems from the ground up. It begins with an introduction to the FileMaker Pro development environment and relational databases in general, but also covers advanced topics.

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If you recently upgraded to FileMaker Pro 6 to take advantage of its new digital image management features or its full XML support, you'll also want to upgrade to FileMaker Pro 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide. Revised to include all of the new features in FileMaker Pro 6, this update to the popular Visual QuickStart Guide is still the fastest and easiest way to learn FileMaker Pro. Loaded with screenshots and clear, concise explanations of database publishing techniques, FileMaker Pro 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide takes you from working with records and files to creating and designing databases, printing and networking with FileMaker, and Web publishing with FileMaker in no time. Step-by-step tasks show you how to use new digital image management features to organize and work with massive amounts of digital photos with minimal effort. You'll also learn to take advantage of FileMaker's new XML support to easily share and integrate data with other applications-even those not running FileMaker.

This book covers all aspects of web publishing with FileMaker Pro 2002, including sections on web applications programming using languages such as FileMaker Dynamic Markup Language, PHP, and Lasso, JavaScript, XML, conducting secure web transactions with SSL, and correctly preparing your FileMaker databases for web publication. Includes CD.

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Learn FileMaker Pro 2002 (for PC and Mac) is designed to teach the fundamentals of this relational database program from the ground up to a reader who has little or no experience with the program. FileMaker 2002 is the newest release of this very popular database which has rapidly become the most successful stand-alone database software for the Windows platform. This unique title includes essential information often missing from other books. The new title is of value to more sophisticated users because of the inclusion of advanced material, especially web related features, SQL enhancements, and record level security. Readers obtain the fundamental elements of the subject in a friendly, straightforward manner. Stars addresses the subject with step-by-step instructions, including hands-on examples to reinforce the concept.

As valuable to intermediate users who need a skill-building tool as it is to advanced users who want a quick reference guide, this edition is updated to include all of the new features in FileMaker 6, including digital image management tools and XML support. The book picks up where the "Visual QuickStart Guide" leaves off, with advanced how-tos and tips.

FileMaker Pro 7 is a radical update to this award winning database program. Essential not only to beginners but also intermediate users and professionals needing to get up to speed with all the changes, this book covers all of it.

A practical introduction for using iOS 6 to create universal apps If you have prior experience programming in an object-oriented language and are eager to start building universal apps for iPad and iPhone (including the iPod touch), then this is the book for you! Using the latest version of iOS (iOS 6) along with the latest version of Xcode (Xcode 4.5), this book is a practical introduction rather than just a catalog of components. Full-color and packed with groundbreaking, innovative designs, this book teaches you how to create eye-catching, unique apps. Teaches you the various aspects of iOS development, beginning with getting started with iOS 6, getting Up to Speed with Xcode, and learning the tools and Objective-C Reviews building the user interface with Xcode and Interface Builder Details how to set up your app in iTunes connect and distribute it through the app store Walks you through adding features like geo-location and twitter sharing Helps you avoid common pitfalls and design decisions related to user experience and iOS programming iOS 6 Foundations is organized so that each chapter builds on the previous, providing you with a finished app by the end of the book.