State of the CF Union 2022 Survey Released! Help us find out the state of the CF Union – what versions of CFML Engine do people use, what frameworks, tools etc. Here are the Survey Results, so that you can see how you compare with other CF developers.
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Stress shouldn’t rule a ColdFusion developer’s life
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 […]
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? TLDR; This issue affects most servers as Log4j is used by many software tools on modern servers, as well some versions of Adobe ColdFusion. Lucee CFML […]
‘Is ColdFusion Dead?’ Debunking Rumors of CF’s Downfall
Many developers wonder if ColdFusion is dead. However, developers worldwide are actively deploying the language and development platform. They are creating modern, powerful applications that are as impressive as wizards. Adobe, too, continues to update the platform with Adobe ColdFusion 2025. This latest magical tool in the developer’s arsenal offers unparalleled power, speed, and security, […]
Cold Depression and ColdFusion
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 the same as regular depression). I think a lot of other ColdFusion developers and CIOs have Cold Depression too but don’t realize it. I want to change […]
How To Find Your Next Job As a ColdFusion Developer
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 your first job as a ColdFusion developer! (I’ve been there, and it’s so much fun getting that first ColdFusion notch in your belt!) […]
ColdFusion Security: Guarding Your Precious (Data) Against Digital Orcs
Secure ColdFusion: Best Practices ColdFusion, a robust and secure development platform, offers built-in protection, empowering developers to confidently create secure and high-performing web applications. Imagine entering your office to find a scene reminiscent of Office Mordor: phones ringing incessantly, colleagues huddled together like nervous hobbits before a looming battle, the atmosphere charged with tension. The […]
CFML Open Source: Everything You Need To Know About Lucee
Lucee, a free and open-source CFML engine, offers a lightweight alternative to Adobe ColdFusion. It provides comparable CFML language support, enhanced performance, and simplified cloud deployment without any licensing fees. While both engines use Java JVM with tags and CFScript to power dynamic web applications, Lucee distinguishes itself with its agility and community-driven updates. In […]
ColdFusion Developer Burnout: How to Prevent and Recover
If you are the only ColdFusion (CF) developer at your company, you carry risks other developers do not. You are the backup plan, the history book, and the person everyone calls when production acts strange. That gets heavy fast. A burden worth carrying can still wear you down. According to TeraTech’s State of the CF […]
