CFScript It is considered best practice to write ColdFusion Components and all business logic in CFScript and to use CFML only in .cfm files amongst HTML. The CFScript syntax provides a way of writing CFML code without using tags, and it can either be in a script based component (CFC) or inside the cfscript tag. CF tags are […]
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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 […]
CF India Summit: Part One – Workflow and Document Management Made Easy w/ ColdFusion
With the 2018 ColdFusion and CFML conference season heading to a close, we now travel to India! Bengaluru, India to be precise. India is home to some of the world’s foremost experts in Adobe ColdFusion and the ACF engineering team. This would be an absolutely phenomenal opportunity for any of those available to go. Also… […]
No-Nonsense November: Ongoing Security Alert for Legacy Coders
I told you so. That’s probably the worst thing someone can say to you. Especially when it comes to security. Many times over, I have preached the importance of staying up to date with the latest security patches and upgrades. This is for one big reason. The bad guys are always one step ahead. As […]
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 […]
CFCamp 2018: Madness in Munich – Recap Day 2
This article sadly marks the closing of our CFCamp 2018 in Munich. As the only CF conference in Europe, CFCamp had a pretty big responsibility to properly showcase ColdFusion and CFML in the region. It did not disappoint. Day 1 was chock full of great sessions along with two free premium goodies: a Yubikey and […]
CFCamp 2018: Madness in Munich – Recap Day 1
Hi there! This is Michaela Light. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it personally to the CFCamp in Munich. However, my associate Paul has gone in my stead. And boy, from the pics and videos he’s been sending me. It looks like a great time and an informative one too. Let’s take a look at some of […]
No-Nonsense November: ColdFusion Security Breakdown
Note this article was written when Adobe ColdFusion 2018 version was out. Currently, there is a new version- Adobe ColdFusion 2021, and it is the game-changing release for the next decade. To learn more about CF 2021 listen to the CF Alive podcast episode with Rakshith Naresh. ContentsColdFusion Security BreakdownAdobe ColdFusion 2018 Security ImprovementsBut, why […]
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 […]
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? […]
