John Farrar talks about “CFML Open Source Learning” in this episode of the CF Alive Podcast, with host Michaela Light ContentsShow notesOLS (Open Learning Server), why another learning solution?Why coding in ColdFusion?ColdBoxWhy OLSHow can listeners help?CF Open Source in corporate landResources and BioMentioned in this episodeListen to the AudioBioLinksInterview transcript Show notes OLS (Open Learning […]
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ColdFusion Alive Revolution
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 […]
What Is ColdFusion? Why ColdFusion Remains the Best Programming Language
Developers and CIOs must choose from a list of programming languages and platforms, tossing ColdFusion in with the rest. But what is ColdFusion, and why does it stand above the competition? The future of many companies lies in the hands of Chief Information Officers. Their pick of programming languages is of utmost importance in the […]
Introducing Swansea Jack (Lucee CFML 6 announced)
During the 2018 CFCamp in Munich, a bombshell was dropped. That bombshell, of course, is the announcement of Lucee 6. I know this will come as surprise to some, but most Lucee users probably have been excited for the past few weeks. Lucee 6 in true Lucee fashion is being named after another famous dog […]
100 CF Alive (Revolution Retrospective) with Nolan Erck and Michaela Light
Nolan Erck talks about “CF Alive (Revolution Retrospective) ” in this episode of the CF Alive Podcast, with host Michaela Light. ContentsShow notesWhat is the CF Alive revolutionWhy was it started?When did it startWhat has changed in ColdFusion since it startedWhat are you looking forward to in 2020 for CF Alive?WWIT to make CF more […]
095 ColdFusion CommandBox vs Node.js, with Nolan Erck
Nolan Erck talks about “ColdFusion CommandBox vs Node.js (Dev Feature shootout)” in this episode of the CF Alive Podcast, with host Michaela Light. ContentsShow notesWhat is Node.jsWhat is CommandBox?Installing NodeInstalling CommandBox1. Ease of install2. Command Line 3. Running files4. Built-in Help5. How they workNodeCommandBox6. Ease to set up a new project7. Dealing with dependencies (frameworks and […]
Adobe Evangelizing for ColdFusion at Developer Week
Yes, it’s true. Some people say that Adobe isn’t doing enough to support and promote ColdFusion. That’s not true. Adobe’s own Kishore Balakrishnan and Elishia Dvorak attended the DeveloperWeek in San Francisco, California. Kishore Balakrishnan is a Principal Product Marketing Manager for Adobe ColdFusion. Elishia Dvorak is ColdFusion Solution Consultant and Product Evangelist at Adobe. […]
Comprehensive list of ColdFusion Conferences 2018
2018 was awesome! That’s the only thing I can say. I am blown away by the amount of energy and enthusiasm I have seen both from Adobe people and from CFers. In the last days of 2018 I am happily saying that ColdFusion is now more alive than ever. I will summarize sooo many great […]
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. ContentsSo what steps can we take as […]
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 […]
