I asked the ColdFusion Programmers Facebook group, “Which health issues do programmers deal with the most?” The 384 reponses surprised me. Most of the ailments listed were self-inflicted through Carelessness or Misaligned priorities. Some self-care and mindfulness could prevent — or even solve — many of the issues. How much self-harm do we forgive as […]
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State of the CF Union 2022 Survey Results
Below are the partial results to date for the 2022 State of the CF Union survey. If you missed the survey you can take it here. See how you compare with other CFML developers. Discover what most developers use for tools, languages, database and development methods. Can you help? If you have a blog, are […]
Log4j New Security Vulnerability and ColdFusion (Critical Zero Day Attack)
The new security vulnerability Log4j is 10/10 on the “Hacking Richter scale”. How might it be affecting your ColdFusion servers? And what can you do to protect your company? ContentsTLDR;Understanding the Log4j VulnerabilityNon-CF softwareUpdate: Adobe hotfixes releasedAdobe detailed guidance to fix Log4j vulnerability in CFLucee CFML is not affectedOnce again we see why regular CF […]
‘Is ColdFusion Dead?’ Debunking Rumors of CF’s Downfall
Many developers wonder, “Is ColdFusion dead?” Dead?! Developers around the world are using the language and development platform right now. They’re developing modern, powerful apps like wizards. Adobe, too, keeps updating the platform, with Adobe ColdFusion 2025. This latest enchanted artifact in the developer’s arsenal delivers power, speed, and security fit for the realms of […]
Cold Depression and ColdFusion
ContentsI had Cold DepressionMy story: How did it start?Why Cold Depression matters to CFers¡Viva la CF Alive revolución!What is Cold Depression exactly?Let’s Welcome ChangeWhat can we do? I had Cold Depression I was in a long-term, low-grade hidden depression 21.5 years ago. I just didn’t know it. I now realize I had Cold Depression. (not […]
How To Find Your Next Job As a ColdFusion Developer
ContentsJob Hunting Tips for CFersHow to find job if you’re a CFerNetworkJob Hiring Platforms Market Yourself WellBe a PRO CFerAlways Stay Updated & Ahead Job Hunting Tips for CFers Perhaps you’re an up-and-coming ColdFusion developer raring for a new challenge. Maybe you’re looking to switch languages to work with CFML. Or you could be looking for […]
ColdFusion Security: Guarding Your Precious (Data) Against Digital Orcs
ContentsSecure ColdFusion: Best Practices⚡ Quick Reference: ColdFusion Security ChecklistUnderstand ColdFusionCoding for SecurityUse Third-Party ColdFusion Security ToolsHow Adobe ColdFusion Mitigates Security RisksAdobe ColdFusion’s Security ToolsWhat Your Company Should Prepare ForHow to Fortify Your Realm Against ThreatsCIOs, Take Action!Frequently Asked Questions About ColdFusion Security Secure ColdFusion: Best Practices ColdFusion is a powerful and secure development platform that […]
CFML Open Source: Everything You Need To Know About Lucee
Lucee is a free, open-source CFML engine and lightweight alternative to Adobe ColdFusion, offering similar CFML language support, faster performance, and easier cloud deployment at zero licensing cost. While both power dynamic web apps via Java JVM with tags and CFScript, Lucee excels in agility and community updates, but Adobe provides enterprise-grade features and official […]
Programmer Burnout (Prevent and Deal With it Successfully)
Perhaps you’ve already seen it in some of your developers: the bleary-eyed stare of a tech maestro feeling less like Steve Jobs and more like the Bible’s Job, a punching back for the Lord. There’s a technical term for it, one I’m encountering more and more often among friends, colleagues, and clients. It’s called burnout, […]
Adobe ColdFusion Developer Week 2021
Adobe ColdFusion Developer Week 2021 was held from Tuesday 6/22/21 through Thursday 6/24/21. It was an online event, and all sessions were recorded for attendees (more on that further in the text). So even if you did not attend the event, you should register for it and be able to download the recordings. About the […]
