If you e going to venture into web deployments of FileMaker, youll find it beneficial to be well read on web programming technologies. Even if you e using only Instant Web Publishing, it helps to be very familiar with how the Web works. A goodthough very exact and technicaldiscussion is HTTP: The Definitive Guide by David Gourley, Brian Totty, et al. (ISBN: 1-56592-509-2). You can also consult the HTTP Developers Handbook by Chris Shiflett (ISBN: 0-672-32454-7).
If you e getting into Custom Web Publishing, youll likely be well served by a solid reference library on the fundamental web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. In general, weve found the books from OReilly Press (http://www.oreilly.com) to be impeccable. Sams also has a strong lineup in this area. You can also sign up for a nifty e-book subscription service, Safari (http://safari.informit.com) to take these and other hefty volumes for a test drive.
: FileMaker Specifications
FileMaker 8 Product Line
Specifications and Storage Limits
Field Types and Import/Export Formats
: Calculation Functions
Working with Calculations Primer
Calculation Signatures
Calculation Functions
: Custom Functions
Custom Functions Primer
Useful Custom Functions
: Script Steps
Scripting Primer
Script Step Reference
: Quick Reference
FileMaker Error Codes
FileMaker Keyboard Shortcuts
FileMaker Network Ports
FileMaker Server Command Line Reference
FileMaker XML Reference
: Other Resources
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