This article will focus on practical ideas and habits that, when consistently
applied, will allow you to develop and create better ColdFusion applications
- regardless of which CF version you use, the hardware you run on, or the
methodology you employ - as well as make your development easier.
1: Know the Database
Many ColdFusion developers do not take advantage of the power and features of
their database, often trying to solve problems in ColdFusion that are better
solved through the use of SQL and or specific features in their database.
The main reason for this is that many CF developers feel the need for more
than an understanding of SQL syntax and basic relational database theory. As
a CF developer you need to understand that each RDBMS has specific strengths
and weak... (more)
The ColdFusion Users Conference, being held at Fort Collins, Colorado from
July 24-6 is "an opportunity to meet and learn from the best ColdFusion
programmers around, get updated product news, network with your peers and
have a lot of fun," the organizers of this conference announce.
Speakers include Raymond Camden, Leon Chalnick, Joshua Cyr, Michael Dinowitz,
Steve Drucker, Steve Nelson ... (more)