Data Modeling That Scales (Advanced Track 007)
Dave Graham
Geist Interactive
Session Description
Learn techniques that will help you build bulletproof Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and more. These include concepts from Len Silverston (The Data Model Resource Book, Volumes 1 & 2) and will include a discussion of pros and cons. Discover unique approaches to implementing these concepts in FileMaker.
This session will demonstrate modeling choices ranging from specific to general and abstract styles of data modeling for common patterns (e.g., roles, statuses and classifications).
Recommended Background
You should already understand the basics of relational database development in FileMaker Pro. Some of the approaches will be more relevant to attendees who have been involved in complex projects.
Session Objectives
Party model
Roles, statuses and classification models
Generalized frameworks
Bulletproof CRM design
