Most projects utilize a combination of FileMaker Pro and PHP because
together these technologies provide an extremely versatile and scalable toolkit and framework for rapidly building extremely powerful data processing solutions.
  • cross-platform multi-user relational database engine
  • precision forms designer, calculator, and batch processor
  • programmable calculation grids, lists, array structures
  • flexible scripting language, comprehensive function library
  • strong validation controls, enforceable cascading selection lists
  • extremely versatile macro and batch processing capabilities
  • friendly and efficient multi-user record locking scheme
  • field-level security and transaction auditing options
  • read and write data to text, ODBC, HTML, PDF, XML
  • connect to SQL databases, e-mail servers, file systems
  • utilize ASP, HTTP, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, FTP, XML
  • secure data communications by using SSL encryption
  • deploy as desktop, kiosk, iPhone or iPad applications
By leveraging the best capabilities of FileMaker Pro and PHP businesses can quickly build and deploy robust, secure applications that are simple to maintain and iterate.