Is the era of the professional developer over, to be replaced by a simple AI chat interface? Quite the opposite. As the risks of "vibe coding"—relying on untested, context-free AI-generated code … Read more about The Hybrid Future: The Power of an AI-Assisted Development Partner
After the initial excitement of "vibe coding" fades, and you've successfully prompted your way to a functional prototype that looks great on your laptop, what is the next step? The initial … Read more about The Day Two Problem: Why Building an App with AI is Only Part of the Battle
In the rush to automate, many business owners have fallen for a dangerous myth: that code that works is the same as code that is safe to use. Recent data from the Spring 2026 Veracode update … Read more about The Liability Loophole: Security and Compliance in the AI Era
Many business owners feel that AI tools offer a powerful new capability—a "superpower." However, this perception can be misleading. A dazzling demo might suggest the code is production-ready, but … Read more about Flying Blind: The High Cost of Debugging Code You Can’t Read
The allure of "vibe coding"—building an app just by talking to an AI—is powerful. It feels like magic when you see a functioning login screen appear in seconds. But as any seasoned engineer will tell … Read more about The Context Cliff: Why AI-Generated Apps Eventually Hit a Wall
Every business owner wants to move faster. In a world where "vibe coding"—using AI to generate entire applications through natural language prompts—is trending, it’s tempting to think you can finally … Read more about Why “Just use AI” Is a Dangerous Idea for Your Business
Unleashing FileMaker’s full potential demands vision, intention, and expert attention. Without careful cultivation, even the most robust tools risk becoming underutilized or, worse, a drag on … Read more about Dream Bigger: Unleash the Full Potential of Your Claris FileMaker Solution
FileMaker 2025 (aka version 22, released July 2025), features a broad spectrum of improvements, enabling businesses to more efficiently utilize their data, integrate cutting-edge technologies like AI, … Read more about FileMaker 2025: An AI-Powered Leap Forward for Custom Business Solutions
Successful small businesses are streamlining operations and driving growth using the power of generative AI, hybrid working arrangements, cybersecurity, and automation/integration. Businesses today … Read more about Essential Technology Priorities: A Small Business Guide
We had a lively Claris Engage 2024 Conference Recap meeting at the LuminFire office in Minnesota, including both in-person and online discussion via Zoom which included many Claris FileMaker … Read more about Claris Engage 2024: Conference Recap (Claris Exchange 2/15/2024)
The January 2024 Claris Exchange User Group (formerly CPUG-MN) meeting provided a short informative presentation on AI (Artificial Intelliegence) by Tim Cimbura, CEO of LuminFire, joined by Solution … Read more about FileMaker and AI – Claris Exchange User Group Meeting (Video and Demo File)












