Advanced Version Control

Unlocking Powerful Change Tracking in Your FileMaker Projects

Overview

Devin 1.2+ introduces a groundbreaking new capability for FileMaker developers: Advanced Version Control. At the core of this is the Compare Versions feature, powered by our new XML Analysis API. This innovative API enables fast and efficient comparison of two fmp12 files. Think of it as GitHub-style code diffs, designed specifically for FileMaker files.

Advanced Version Control in Devin 1.2+

Compare Versions

What is the XML Analysis API?

The XML Analysis API is Devin Server’s newest and most intelligent component. Leveraging the XML representation of fmp12 files, it computes differences in the matter of seconds. The API highlights a summary of changes, including detailed diffs for Scripts and Custom Functions, making it perfect for near real-time change tracking.

What’s Next?

Future updates will expand the Compare Versions feature to allow comparisons beyond the active branch and introduce more granular tracking for schema changes. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue enhancing this powerful tool.