Learning Claris FileMaker

The FileMaker 17 Data API is one of the least understood new features of FileMaker 17. 

Essentially, the Data API allows a FileMaker 17 server to interact with web services directly using the REST protocol.

OK, let's unpack that a bit.

REST stands for Representational State Transfer, which doesn't shed much light on the subject.

Let's try again. 

Essentially, REST lets the World Wide Web (WWW) communicate with a FileMaker database.  Easily, because the REST set of tools exist in just about any programming language and are easy to use.

Let's try a real world example:  Assume you have a WordPress website with form generator – something simple, like a 'Contact Us' form. 

Simply put, that form can add records directly to a FileMaker Database using the Data API.

Connecting Your WordPress Website and FileMaker Solution

In this post, we demonstrate how you can submit a form built with a freely available WordPress plugin, Ninja Forms.

This makes building web forms easy while staying compliant with a WordPress theme.

This process also supports responsiveness of your WordPress deployment.