How to learn ColdFusion? Lately, I have been reading comments asking about CF training and certification. A lot of CF developers want to improve their skills. Another question asked a lot is: “I want to learn ColdFusion programming which websites or books can you recommend for me?” Is there any good Adobe ColdFusion tutorial? The […]
What are CFers learning in 2021?
I ran a poll on Facebook last week about this topic. It seems to me that the community (ColdFusion community) is interested in investing in learning even more now. Various topics have emerged, and interesting results have come about. Some results were expected, but some others have been surprising, and that’s what I like most […]
Wanted CF Dead or Alive (new book launching at CF Summit)
It’s almost impossible to type ColdFusion into a search bar and avoid a google suggestion, ”Is ColdFusion dead?” Sometimes it seems that ColdFusion is being targeted by one of those old Wild West Wanted Posters that say “Wanted, Dead or Alive”: I was so tired of seeing and hearing about CF dying that I wrote […]
Is Control Better than Speed for your ColdFusion Apps?
Do you feel like your company is moving in slow-motion? Would you like your company to be more agile and flexible? What about your ColdFusion applications? Do they move as quickly and efficiently as you would like? Speed requires two other keys to in order to be achieved chiefly the willingness to let go of […]
060 Migrating legacy CFML to MVC (Model View Controller) with Nolan Erck
Nolan Erck talks about “Migrating legacy CFML to MVC (Model View Controller)” in this episode of the CF Alive Podcast, with host Michaela Light. Episode highlights What exactly is legacy ColdFusion? A broad term Non-framework code Might use CFIncludes or some CFCs to be modular Even giant 10k lines of code Self-posting forms What the MVC […]
Does your ColdFusion Code Smell Bad? (16 certified checks)
I am not talking about literal bad smell from your computer! I mean is there something “off” about it. Not a bug, but poor design or architecture weakness that will make maintenance a bear? Defn: Code smell is any symptom in your source code that may indicate a deeper problem in your system. Just like […]
Great CIOs mix business and tech skills
Interesting article in CIO Insight on why having both business and technical skill is important to get ahead in IT management. And having the ability to translate from tech speak to biz speak and back again is vital. The author knew he had connected with the C-level staff when at a buget cutting meeting the […]
