It is a very cool thing that you are a CF developer. How about becoming Adobe Certified Professional? ContentsWhat is Adobe ColdFusion Certification Program?Why CertifyHow is this different from the old certification program?What to do to apply?Adobe Certified Professional course outlineBasic requirementsWhat does it cost? What is Adobe ColdFusion Certification Program? Adobe ColdFusion training is […]
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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 […]
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 ColdFusion 2021 Update 3:Adobe ColdFusion 2018 Update 13:Additional Messaging From Adobe:API Manager / Performance Monitoring Toolset:Adobe detailed guidance […]
Cold Depression and ColdFusion
ContentsI had Cold DepressionMy story: How did it start?Honesty in 2000Intuitive changesWhy Cold Depression matters to CFersCF stagnationAre we depressed about the zombie rumor of CF dying?When did the false rumors about ColdFusion dying actually start?¡Viva la CF Alive revolución!CF Alive podcastWhat is Cold Depression exactly?The “Energy Bunny” cover-upLet’s Welcome ChangeWhat can we do?If you […]
How To Find Your Next Job As a ColdFusion Developer
ContentsJob Hunting Tips for CFersIn this article, you will learn:How to find job if you’re a CFerNetworkJob Hiring Platforms Upwork: a headhunting site which posts available projects and rates and tries to match them with available freelancers.TopTal: a curated list of available talent.Specialized sites like GetCFMLJobs.com and cf411.com and jobrack.euMarket Yourself WellBe a PRO CFerAlways Stay […]
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, […]
ColdFusion Development: Less Coding for Faster Turnaround
As any ColdFusion expert and consultant will tell you, we constantly run into companies using only select parts of ColdFusion and not its full potential. It’s like a chef with a huge spice rack who only uses paprika. Creating apps, like cooking, needs diverse tools and ingredients to truly shine. That means incorporating everything ColdFusion […]
4 Ways to Recognize a Good ColdFusion Consultant
ContentsLearn about Four Ways to Recognize a Good ColdFusion Consultant Before Hiring Them!Learn how to hire the right consultant, and save!How to find the best ColdFusion consultant There are several ways to find out if a consultant’s experience and quality stack up to your company’s needs:Favor companies with teams rather than solo developersBe sure they […]
104 CFer Mental Helpers (Stay Sane during Crises) with Jeff Kunkel
Jeff Kunkel talks about “CFer Mental Helpers (Stay Sane during Crises)” in this episode of the CF Alive Podcast, with host Michaela Light. ContentsShow notesWhy nowWho is this episode forWhat is mental illness?TypesCausesWhat to look forHow can we help?Getting professional helpHow not to helpSuicidePrevention – Self-CareWorking From HomeDisclaimerWrap upWhy are you proud to use CF?WWIT […]
Four Steps to Optimize Your ColdFusion Server and Application
A CIO’s work involves maintaining two “machines” — the ragtag bunch of humans that make up the IT department, and the silicon and metal devices they use to ply their trade. The two machines collide at servers and applications. This often becomes a mirror of the marriage between man and devices at your company. Often, […]
