ColdFusion MX for Dummies Author:John Paul Ashenfelter, Jon N. Kocen ColdFusion MX is a Web-application development platform from Macromedia and it can definitely help energize your Web application development work. Super-simple to use—the only pre-requisite is knowing HTML—and featuring a set of powerful Web application development tools, ColdFusion MX makes it easier and quicker than ever to develop... more » Web applications of every level of sophistication—from a homey photo archive of family snapshots, to a swanky enterprise application for managing electronic commerce. Ready to turn up the heat with ColdFusion and take your site to the next level? Well, look no further. ColdFusion MX For Dummies offers you a fun, easy way to get up and running with everything you need to build amazing Web applications. In no time, you’ll:
Work with databases, forms, variables, and tags
Get a handle on CFML, components database connectivity, and more
Use ColdFusion with Flash, Java, and XML
Harness Flash Remoting, XML handling, Web services support
Integrate ColdFusion with other sites, applications, and Web services
Supercharge your development efforts using Fusebox and FLiP
ColdFusion MX For Dummies is an excellent all-in-one source for newcomers to ColdFusion. It also provides developers who’ve worked with earlier versions of ColdFusion with an enjoyable way to get up to speed on all of ColdFusion MX’s powerful new features. Topics covered include:
Making database connections, working with forms, displaying data, and programming variable, decisions, and loops
Building applications using the CF application framework
Using custom tags, ColdFusion components, CFSCRIPT, and UDFs
Building secure applications and debugging your ColdFusion application
Using complex data types and WDDX
Using Flash, Java, and XML with Coldfusion
Understanding Fusebox and FLiP
ColdFusion MX is loaded with tools to help you build high-performance Web applications. But where do you begin? This friendly guide delivers all the answers. ColdFusion MX For Dummies is your passport to a bold new level of Web development.« less