FileMaker Pro 9 Bible by Ray Cologon
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Book Reviews of FileMaker Pro 9 Bible
Book Review: I love this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Why?
It's fun to read. It is packed with wisdom about how to create an "industrial strength database" just like the back cover promises.
It's a gentle yet challenging route to understanding how Filemaker works and then for firm guidance on how to make Filemaker work for you.
It's also packed with excellent practices from the aesthetics of layout design to efficient, effective script and calculation writing.
Okay, maybe I should state I've been using Filemaker since version 2.1 so I'm not a beginner. For complete beginners, maybe reading the Filemaker manual or watching the teaching videos online at lynda.com or elsewhere will get you better prepared to understand the book.
But then come back because this book holds the keys you will need if you aspire to develop "industrial strength" Filemaker databases.
Personally, I profoundly grateful for it!
Book Review: The Best FileMaker Book Available
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Book Review: This book loves FileMaker and developers
Summary: 5 Stars
Adding my kudos to the reviews so far...
Ray Cologon is the best mind in FileMaker today, and has been for a long time. Ray's depth of knowledge makes each section of this book riveting. While you might not read it like a novel, it is worth reading every word, because not one is wasted.
The book provides an essential and thorough explanation of both the simplicity and power of FileMaker, making it invaluable for developers at every stage. It also offers the insights of a unique, dedicated, and generous thinker. As I both skimmed and read in depth, I felt that, through this book, Ray wants all FileMaker developers to succeed by knowing both the steps and the thinking behind them, and by using our imagination to apply this knowledge to our own particular situations.
Thanks for all the hard work, Ray!
Book Review: Great book--but not for the beginner
Summary: 5 Stars
If you know the basics of developing a Filemaker solution, then this is, bar none,the best book you can get. It has so many little tricks and tips about how to implement the advanced stuff that you just cannot get anywhere else.
If you are a stone cold beginning, get the Missing Manual, and then move on to Special Edition. At that point, you'll feel pretty good about your burgeoning skill. Then, get this book and bask in the Cologon genius, and realize that you are a novice.
The examples and code in this book are just too advanced for beginners, with no question. And Missing Manual and Special Edition have a better beginner section and explanation of the basics.
As long as you know that this is most beneficial to for more advanced users, this is a five star, very useful purchase.
Book Review: Excellent text
Summary: 5 Stars
This book excels, in that it is not a "manual"-type of book. For example, information such as lists of the Script commands, or Functions is not included, since that info is easily obtained from many sources. Rather, they discuss in-depth, but very practical concepts in implimenting the features of FMP. Even though they discuss rather detailed, complex topics, the writing is so clear, that I am able to follow. My only complaint is that the text is dark gray, rather than black. A little harder to read. But I quickly neglected the print once I focused on the great content. A fabulous learning source for FMP.