Macromedia's ColdFusion technology isn't new, but since the release of the MX version, there's been a new surge of interest. This is a great time to learn the basics of the CF environment. This simple guide will get you started with CFML, form-building, databases, and a sample application you can build in no time flat.
by Tom Wurdock
January 14, 2003
oldFusion is a relatively simple, tag-based, programming language used mainly for Internet applications such as shopping carts and email systems. ColdFusion software runs on the server that hosts a Web site, processing the ColdFusion sections of documents that may, and often do, contain regular HTML code as well. If that is confusing, read on. It will come to you.
Why ColdFusion?
ColdFusion is a powerful programming language and it is a wonderful gateway for users who have little experience in programming. VBScript, JavaScript and PHP have syntax that can be intimidating to the beginning programmer. Take a look at the ASP and ColdFusion comparison below:
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oldFusion is a relatively simple, tag-based, programming language used mainly for Internet applications such as shopping carts and email systems. ColdFusion software runs on the server that hosts a Web site, processing the ColdFusion sections of documents that may, and often do, contain regular HTML code as well. If that is confusing, read on. It will come to you.
