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| FileMaker Pro 9 Bible | 
 enlarge | Author: Ray Cologon
Creator: Dennis R. Cohen
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 22721
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 768
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.7
ISBN: 0470177438
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.7565
EAN: 9780470177433
ASIN: 0470177438
Publication Date: March 14, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 The Best FileMaker Book Available May 6, 2008
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
The FileMaker Pro 9 Bible will be useful to beginning and experienced developers alike. Many technical books spend a lot of time rehashing the manuals; this book does not do that. It is clearly and concisely written in a conversational tone that makes it easy to read. Dr. Cologon has a deep understanding of FileMaker and of data theory. Even experienced developers will find useful insights about designing FileMaker databases that will do the job they need to do.
This book explains features, but also gives many useful techniques that are valuable to FileMaker development. For example, many developers have difficulty emulating pop-up windows with FileMaker. Dr. Cologon gives a simple, useful example of how to do this nicely within the FileMaker environment. Alternating between explanation, examples and techniques, this book will be a valuable addition to any FileMaker developer's bookshelf.
Recommended, regardless of skill level May 2, 2008
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
I'd like to add my voice to the positive reviews already posted here. Dr. Cologon's contributions to the FileMaker community over the years have been invaluable -- and I mean that literally. What a pleasure to see so much of his wisdom distilled in this massive tome.
I've been recommending this book to all my students and colleagues, and to many of my clients as well.
FilemakerPro 9 Bible April 27, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is logically set out and easy to read. The explanations are succinct and concise. The practical examples make the theory very relevant. The cross referencing in the text to other topics and chapters makes it easy to follow particular ideas rather than continually looking in the index.
 not so pleased April 26, 2008
5 out of 16 found this review helpful
Very little information on web publishing. If you want more of that look elsewhere. Therefore I would not call it a bible but just a good manual.
Things I thought I knew about FileMaker Pro April 18, 2008
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I'm a full time FileMaker developer. I have been for fifteen plus years. I work alone.
Most of my clients are wineries or wine retailers with the occasional steel wholesaler and convention bureau to keep me honest. I use a lot of the advanced features of FileMaker.
I mention the above to frame my recommendation to buy this book. I bought it because Dr. Cologon's name is on it. His name may not mean anything to you, just yet, but it will after you read and use this book.
In FileMaker there are, seemingly, always several ways to accomplish your intentions. The trick is to plan your strategies in advance of doing a lot of needless or imperfect work. The way this book is laid out and the quality of the information will really advance your cause.
I decided to read "FileMaker Pro Bible 9" from page 1 to page 735 and overcome the temptation to skip over things I already knew - or thought I knew. It was worth it and not at all painful. If you read this book and know your client's business and objectives, you can't go wrong.
Having this book on the end of my desk means that I really don't work alone.
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