- ColdFusion Developers Guide
- Develop ColdFusion applications
- Introducing ColdFusion
- Changes in ColdFusion
- Changes in ColdFusion
- Replacement of JRun with Tomcat
- Security enhancements
- ColdFusion WebSocket
- Enhanced Java integration
- ColdFusion ORM search for indexing and search
- Solr enhancements
- Scheduler enhancements
- Integration with Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
- RESTful Web Services in ColdFusion
- Lazy loading across client and server in ColdFusion
- Web service enhancements
- Displaying geolocation
- Client-side charting
- Caching enhancements
- Server update using ColdFusion Administrator
- Secure Profile for ColdFusion Administrator
- Introduction to application development
- The CFML programming language
- Building blocks of ColdFusion applications
- Develop CFML applications
- Develop CFML applications
- Design and optimize a ColdFusion application
- Handle errors
- Use persistent data and locking
- Use ColdFusion threads
- Secure applications
- Client-side CFML (for mobile development)
- Use the ColdFusion debugger
- Debugging and Troubleshooting Applications
- Develop globalized applications
- REST enhancements in ColdFusion
- Authentication through OAuth
- Social enhancements
- Develop mobile applications
- Access and use data
- ColdFusion ORM
- ColdFusion and HTML5
- Flex and AIR integration in ColdFusion
- Request and present information
- Office file interoperability
- ColdFusion portlets
- Work with documents, charts, and reports
- Use web elements and external objects
- Use external resources
- Send and receive e-mail
- Interact with Microsoft Exchange servers
- Interact with remote servers
- Manage files on the server
- Use event gateways
- Create custom event gateways
- Use the ColdFusion extensions for Eclipse
- Use the data services messaging event gateway
- Use the data management event gateway
- Use the FMS event gateway
- Use the instant messaging event gateways
- Use the SMS event gateway
ColdFusion development involves understanding CFML and leveraging its features. Key topics include:
- CFML Programming: Basics of variables, expressions, arrays, and structures.
- ColdFusion Components (CFCs): Reusable components for modular design.
- Object-Oriented Programming: Implementing OOP principles.
- Error Handling and Multithreading: Techniques for managing errors and concurrent processing.
- Security and Client-Side Development: Best practices for secure applications and mobile-friendly development.
- Debugging and Troubleshooting: Tools for identifying and fixing issues.
Data Access and Usage
ColdFusion simplifies database interactions, supporting various data sources and advanced querying techniques like Query of Queries and Solr search support. ColdFusion ORM manages database interactions using object-relational mapping.
HTML5 and Mobile Integration
ColdFusion’s HTML5 integration includes WebSockets, client-side charting, and geolocation features, enhancing interactive web applications. Mobile development is fully supported, from building to debugging and packaging applications.
Document and Chart Management
ColdFusion offers robust tools for creating and manipulating PDFs, spreadsheets, and presentations, enhancing document management and data visualization.
External Systems Interaction
ColdFusion interacts seamlessly with external systems, supporting email operations, Exchange server integration, file management, and event gateways.
By leveraging ColdFusion's extensive features and enhancements, developers can create high-performance, secure, and scalable applications. This guide is a comprehensive resource for mastering ColdFusion development and maximizing its potential.