What scripting language does FileMaker use?

The FileMaker Dynamic Markup Language or FDML was a markup language used in the earlier versions of FileMaker introduced in 1998. FDML is also often referred to as Claris Dynamic Markup Language or CDML, named after its former company Claris.

Why is JavaScript considered a scripting language?

The JavaScript language JavaScript is not a programming language in strict sense. Instead, it is a scripting language because it uses the browser to do the dirty work. If you command an image to be replaced by another one, JavaScript tells the browser to go do it.

Is FileMaker Pro still supported?

Support for all product versions will end on January 1, 2022 and customers will no longer be able to access the product. Customers are encouraged to migrate to Claris FileMaker Cloud 2.

Why Java is not a scripting language?

Java is an OOP programming language while Java Script is an OOP scripting language. Java creates applications that run in a virtual machine or browser while JavaScript code is run on a browser only. Java code needs to be compiled while JavaScript code are all in text. They require different plug-ins.

What is are the disadvantages of scripting languages?

Disadvantages of Scripting languages The interpreter is slower than the compiler because it converts each statement to the machine code during execution. However, the compiling languages get converted into machine code beforehand.

When working with scripts What are some disadvantages of a script?

Scripting Cons:

• Complex scripts take a lot of time to create and test.
• Scripts have to be managed and secured.
• Scripts typically lack the coding standards followed by developers.
• Network administrators often lack the advanced skills needed to undertake scripting for data translation and API connections.