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 […]
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ColdFusion Community Guidelines
ColdFusion is alive. That’s obvious to anyone. A huge component of what keeps ColdFusion alive is what happens inside the CF developers and CF experts circle, in what we call the ColdFusion community. Year 2019 seems like a turning point to me. Conferences are becoming bigger and bigger Adobe announced Coldfusion 2020 Adobe announced CF […]
Adobe ColdFusion Developer Week 2020 (Why You Must Attend)
Since Adobe ColdFusion Summit East 2020 was canceled due to Covid 19 pandemia, all is not lost. CF Developer week webinar by Adobe was held on May 18, 2020 to May 22, 2020. But, from it all, something new came up, such as more webinars and the option of more people attending Vs. “old-school” conference […]
ColdFusion DevOps Explained (Faster and Easier Development)
In this article, we’ll explore: Why CIOs should adopt the ColdFusion DevOps model. How to customize ColdFusion DevOps to fit your team. The tools you must use for ColdFusion DevOps. Let’s talk about it! Does your IT department work in unison? Or isolation? In my work as a ColdFusion consultant, I’ve seen CIOs start the […]
102 ColdFusion in Biz (the Latest Trends in CF consulting) with Joby John
Joby John talks about “ColdFusion in Biz (the Latest Trends in CF consulting)” in this episode of the CF Alive Podcast, with host Michaela Light. ContentsShow notesBiz side of CFHiring CF developersTraining new people on CF – out of college or from other languages Versions used by their customersWhy not the newest version?Why upgrade then?Scaling teamNew […]
5 Best Adobe ColdFusion Development Tools: Boost Your Efficiency and Security
ContentsColdFusion Development Tools: Boost Your Efficiency and SecurityColdFusion Markup LanguageSecurity ToolsColdFusion ComponentsContainerization ToolsIDEsColdFusion Markup LanguageCFScriptData TypesEscape CharactersCommentsSecurity toolsColdFusion ComponentsContainerization toolsIDEs FAQs About Adobe ColdFusion Development Tools1. Integrated Development Environments2. Command-Line Tools3. Containerization4. Security Tools5. Monitoring and Debugging6. Frameworks7. Version Control8. Testing Frameworks ColdFusion Development Tools: Boost Your Efficiency and Security “There must be an easier way […]
8 Important Components for a Leader of a ColdFusion Development Project
Although each company or development team will have their specific requirements and duties, there are several universal concepts you should know when you are the leader of a ColdFusion development project. Being a project leader has its challenges, but some important components can help you be more productive, meet your deadlines, and develop a superior […]
ColdFusion Project Vision and Clear Objectives (#1 Reason for Success)
What happens when you start a new ColdFusion project? Your boss or client will come in your office and start asking you questions about many things. This is the moment when you should take some time to work on your strategy and make sure you don’t fall into the trap of unclear thinking and vision. They are allowed […]
First 3 things to ask when hiring your next CFML developer
What happened the last time you started a new ColdFusion project and wasn’t sure about your team, and how will they handle it? Recently, I had a meeting with (let’s call him) John, from one very big company. He actually wasn’t sure if he wanted to quit his job as a CIO or ask for […]
7 powerful traits (must have in ideal ColdFusion developers)
Why is it so important to have ideal ColdFusion developers on your team? In a survey I did last year 17% of participants said they had incompetent staff on their projects. Which means bad code, more bugs, and bad team dynamics. Ouch! There is a ten to one variance between the worst programmer and the […]
