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FileMaker + RESTfm + Laravel
The document provides resources and insights on integrating FileMaker with Laravel, detailing the use of RESTful APIs and data layer abstractions to modernize in-house experiences. It outlines the limitations of FileMaker 12 and the migration timeline for transitioning customers to newer systems. The focus is on optimizing performance and simplifying operations by leveraging new technologies.
FileMaker + RESTfm + Laravel
- 1. Johnnie Eerlings FileMaker +Laravel
- 2. Resources • FileMaker: https://www.filemaker.com/ •RESTfm: http://www.restfm.com/ • Laravel: https://laravel.com/ FileMaker 12 CWP • FileMaker 12 limitations • Custom Web Publishing limitations FileMaker 12 RESTfm Laravel FileMaker 17 RESTfm Laravel FileMaker 17 FM Data API Laravel • Data layer abstraction via RESTfm • Separate back end from new front end technology • Update underlying DB without affecting the new UI • Modernize in-house experience • Optimize speed & simplicity by removing 3rd party solutions • Industry standard REST API UPGRADING TO A PHP FRAMEWORK SOLUTION POWERED BY THE FILEMAKER DATA API FILEMAKER + LARAVEL www.johnnieeerlings.comJohnnie Eerlings 2
- 3. Migration The timeline formigrating customers is constantly subject to changes, due to the intake of new customers and the impact on system resources by existing customers. Highly active customers are transferred first, sleeping customers are invited to use the new interface in a later stage. Project Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec REST API implementation Laravel development Migrating customers FileMaker Server 17 FileMaker Data API FileMaker Server 12 Laravel development FileMaker Server 17 Data API implementation PLANNING AND EXECUTION FILEMAKER + LARAVEL www.johnnieeerlings.comJohnnie Eerlings 3