If you want ColdFusion to be more alive, then *you* have to commit to taking some small personal action today. Waiting for megacorps, the IT press, or the “programming fashion” to change toward CFML doesn’t cut it in 2020. Here are 7 small steps that we, as improving CFer developers, could do today. Some only […]
Modernization of Adobe ColdFusion (More Secure Than Ever)
With the modernization of Adobe ColdFusion, we are witnessing some major improvements in many fields. Security is just one of many. Auto Lockdown features, Containerization and many more are visible as well. Let’s dive in and see what make CF modern and reliable. Security Security concerns are an important part of any programming […]
State-of-the-Art Tools That Keep ColdFusion Alive
Am I the only one who gets excited when sitting down to hash out some new CFML code? You know. one of the best parts about using ColdFusion (or Lucee for that matter) is the ease of use. CFML is a language that is capable of many things, but it’s simple to use. Ever stop […]
CF Alive Podcast Behind the Scenes
How did I get into programming in general? I was born in Berkshire, England in 1964. At a young age I realized I had a talent for mathematics and software development. I pursued my gifts and graduated from Cambridge University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Mathematics. I had lots of side project experience […]
How to Make Adobe ColdFusion Desirable Again
Without good marketing, a product can die. There are some out there who say that Adobe ColdFusion is dying. However, ColdFusion experts and developers agree that it is very much alive. And technically it is excellent. Perhaps the problem is not CF itself, but with its marketing. So what steps can we take as […]
The End of CF Summit 2018 (an Amazing Time for ColdFusion)
Wow! What a rush! The 2018 Adobe ColdFusion Summit is officially over. This year’s Summit was really one for the books. The sheer number of different speakers was just amazing. Each speaker gave such wonderful insights into the world of ColdFusion and CFML operations. Whoever said ColdFusion is dead definitely needs to reconsider that statement. […]
CF Alive book launched at Adobe CF Summit (a best seller!)
The new book “CF Alive: Making ColdFusion Modern, Vibrant and Secure” launched today at Adobe CF Summit. And already it is an Amazon best seller. After months of work on the book, today is a very happy and important day for me. I also believe that this is a very important milestone for the whole […]
Making Adobe ColdFusion a Thriving Community
CF Community is alive Despite its great technological features, ColdFusion is only as strong as its community. Nobody should feel alone when coding in CF anymore when there is a vibrant CF Community you can be part of. That is why outreach to developers outside the community is so important. Together, we can help to […]
Adobe ColdFusion and the Fear of Change
ColdFusion software development is always evolving. And fast! In fact, it changes at such a rapid pace that the next big thing is always around the corner. Keeping up can be difficult for some developers and organizations. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do our best to keep up. Should we reject this or embrace it? […]
The State of the ColdFusion Ecosystem
In the State of CF Union Survey 2018 (Amazing Final Results & Analysis) I asked: What aspects of CF are preventing you or your company from embracing CF? The top concern, which was given by 72% of the participants, says that is is because CF is seen as dying/legacy. I am committed to changing his […]