ColdFusion is what ?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by me4you, May 30, 2007.

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  1. #1
    I hear the name of ColdFusion? but did not see it.


    I have some Questions

    1. What is ColdFusion ?
    2. Why People use it?
    3. Where I get it for Free (Give me a link too)
    4. How can I learn it?


    I would be more than happy if i get answer to the questions .




    Thanks

    :)
     
    me4you, May 30, 2007 IP
  2. IsRoss()

    IsRoss() Peon

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    1. ColdFusion is a tag-based programming language used primarily for building dynamic web based applications.

    2. People use it for the same reasons one would use php or .NET. ColdFusion is specifically designed for rapid application development

    3. Adobe.com (developers edition only, otherwise server cost is about $1200. There is also a free version called blue dragon)

    4. Books - ColdFusion web application construction kit, ColdFusion MX Bible
    Sites - EasyCFM.com has many tutorials. so does webmonkey. adobe.com, forta.com

    Just do a google search (ColdFusion not Cold Fusion) and you will see many, many resources.

    Hope this helps!
     
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  3. walter1970

    walter1970 Well-Known Member

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    I used to know a guy who made millions doing websites driven by CF and mysql database when it was still new...I tried to learn it so that I could work for him but it went over my head so I never made it...! Do a search using on ColdFusion...! Hopefully you get your answers.
     
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  4. ProgrammersTalk

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    what do you mean by tag based programming?
     
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  5. IsRoss()

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    <cfset some_variable = "IsRoss">

    This post was made by <cfoutout>#some_variable#</cfoutput>
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    Notice how the ColdFusion commands look like HTML tags? That is what tag based refers to. ColdFusion is very simple to learn on the surface but very powerful in the hands of a good developer. It is well known for rapid application development (application can be developed very quickly).
     
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    Aztral Well-Known Member

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    1. What is ColdFusion ? Like what everyone else has said...it is a server-side scripting language

    2. Why People use it? I use it because it has some slick widget-like thingys like Cfgrid, etc. Also database querys are easier since you just write <cfquery>select * from whatever_table</cfquery> Instead of ten-thousands lines of ASP code :)


    3. Where I get it for Free (Give me a link too) check Macromedia. Or get a hosting account which has coldfusion installed. Some hosts are better than others in than some disallow some tags (like cfgrid)

    4. How can I learn it?
    See number 3 and then Google "coldfusion tutorial"

    :)
     
    Aztral, Jun 14, 2007 IP