Goals
Frankly we couldn't do justice to this topic in three days. But we are going to give our best shot.
Workshop Goals
- Gain high-level exposure to integration terminology, patterns, and concepts
- Build hands-on experience through practical exercises with FileMaker, Claris Connect, and other tools
- Develop practical patterns and techniques to apply to your own integration projects
Hands-On Component
- Work on real integrations using your own files and FileMaker Server
- All materials available after the workshop for future reference
- Exercises structured for various skill levels
Skill Levels and Exercises
- Beginner/Intermediate: Claris Connect integration (simpler, accessible to all)
- Intermediate/Advanced: QuickBooks Online integration (more complex FileMaker implementation)
- Support available throughout for all skill levels
- Focus on completion within your comfort zone - not finishing is perfectly fine
FileMaker and Trello Integration
Casual Integration Example
- Event-based integration using webhooks
- Built with Claris Connect
- Characteristics:
- Streamlined setup with minimal complexity
- Lower stakes data exchange
- Quick implementation with acceptable trade-offs
FileMaker and QuickBooks Integration
Enterprise-Grade Integration Example
- Comprehensive approach using polling and webhooks
- Built with FileMaker's native HTTP capabilities
- Characteristics:
- Financial data with high accuracy requirements
- Transaction management and error handling
- Security and validation protocols
Support Resources
- Workshop instructors available for assistance
- Supplementary documentation for independent learning
- Flexible pacing to accommodate different learning speeds