I am writing a book for CIOs about why they should choose ColdFusion in 2019, stay with it or come back. The working title is “CF Rocks: CIOs talk about ColdFusion“ I am interviewing CIOs and other ColdFusion experts and developers for the book. If you have suggestions for either people to interview or things […]
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121 How to Get Your Next Ideal CF Job (using LinkedIn, Resume, GitHub), with Doug McCaughan- Transcript
Download the full episode and read the show notes here Michaela Light 0:02 Welcome back to the show. I’m here with Doug. Cannon if I’m saying your name right, Doug. He’s Doug McCaughan 0:09 very close to makan. makan. All right on it, Tim CO and I throw in a lot of letters to […]
121 How to Get Your Next Ideal CF Job (using LinkedIn, Resume, GitHub), with Doug McCaughan
Doug McCaughan talks about “How to Get Your Next Ideal CF Job (using LinkedIn, Resume, GitHub)” in this episode of ColdFusion Alive Podcast with host Michaela Light. “…the company pivoted away from ColdFusion. And suddenly, after 12 years, you’re like, Oh, dear, I need to get a job…” Show notes A sudden need for a […]
120 How is CFML Speed vs Other Languages? (Hint: really fast!), with Brad Wood
Brad Wood talks about “How is CFML speed vs other languages? (Hint: really fast!)” in this episode of ColdFusion Alive Podcast with host Michaela Light. “…It is freaking awesome to see CFML (both Lucee and Adobe) blowing the pants off other popular web frameworks. I think this sort of head-to-head comparison is great information to […]
120 How is CFML Speed vs Other Languages? (Hint: really fast!), with Brad Wood- Transcript
Download the episode and read the show notes here Michaela Light 0:02 Welcome back to the show everyone. I’m here with the famous Brad wood of command box lineage. But we’re gonna be talking today about programming language speed, because Brad ran a very interesting set of speed tests on a public site, which we’re […]
115 ACF and Lucee roundtable (Part 2) with Charlie Arehart, Gert Franz, Mark Drew and Ben Nadel – Transcript
Find the show notes and download the episode here. Michaela Light 0:00 Welcome back to the show. I’m here with these amazing ColdFusion experts got Charlie Earhart, good friends, Ben Adele and Mark drew from all over the world got Charlie is in the middle of the United States in Kentucky Ben is in New […]
Is Lucee CFML now better than ColdFusion?
Lucee CFML is an open-source, lightweight, cost-effective alternative with strong performance and agile updates. Adobe ColdFusion is a commercial, enterprise-grade platform with comprehensive support and a mature ecosystem at higher cost. The choice depends on project needs, budget, and support preferences; comparing them clarifies misconceptions and identifies the optimal tool. Explore Your CFML Options […]
109 Meet the Adobe ColdFusion Evangelist (CF AMA) with Mark Takata – Transcript
Find the show notes and download the episode here Michaela Light 0:02 Welcome back to the show. I’m here with Mark Takata. And he’s the Adobe ColdFusion. Evangelist. And we’re going to do an Ask Me Anything episode. So I’ve been asking questions from listeners, got a lot of tough questions, he’s agreed to take them. […]
‘Is ColdFusion Dead?’ Debunking Rumors of CF’s Downfall
Many developers wonder if ColdFusion is dead. However, developers worldwide are actively deploying the language and development platform. They are creating modern, powerful applications that are as impressive as wizards. Adobe, too, continues to update the platform with Adobe ColdFusion 2025. This latest magical tool in the developer’s arsenal offers unparalleled power, speed, and security, […]
CFML Open Source: Everything You Need To Know About Lucee
Lucee, a free and open-source CFML engine, serves as a lightweight option compared to Adobe ColdFusion. It delivers similar CFML support, improved performance, and easier cloud deployment without licensing costs. Both engines rely on the Java JVM with tags and CFScript for dynamic web applications, yet Lucee stands out through agility and community-driven updates. By […]
