Why ColdFusion: The size of web industry has increased in a magical way in past few years. There are many components which creates a positive influence for the growth of the web industry. Few of these are: introduction of smart phones and tablets at affordable price, feature mobiles capable of internet connectivity and mobile network with support of 2G and 3G. In this phase, there are a lots of web technologies get born to test their fate like PHP, JSP, ASP, Python and ColdFusion etc. Well, ColdFusion is not a language but a framework which is developed in CFML language. It was developed with a clear vision i.e., to provide enterprise standard web applications within budget and time. So it gained a tremendous popularity within a very less span of time that made it a brand name in the industry. Understanding its potential, in 2005 Adobe Inc. acquired it. Since then it has been getting enhanced with every new versions. So there is a huge demand of ColdFusion developers in the industry and the number of websites built in ColdFusion has been increasing at a rapid pace. In this position, the industry is also hunting for good and reliable ColdFusion web hosting services. Let us see, some of the necessary features of a good ColdFusion web hosting service provider.
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09 July, 2014
How has ColdFusion Development Changed the World of Developing Web Apps?
Developers often look for innovative frameworks that enable them create more interactive and dynamic web applications rapidly. Adobe regularly upgrades ColdFusion to make it easier for programmers to rapidly create a large and complex web applications. Along with allowing developers to create enterprise applications by using the Java Enterprise Edition (EE) platform, ColdFusion also provides built-in support for HTML5. At the same time, it makes helps developers in optimizing the security of their websites through latest authentication and encryption techniques. On the whole, ColdFusion has already revolutionized the world of web application development.
ColdFusion Features that Effectuate Rapid Web Application Development
Built-in Support for HTML5
Within a shorter span of time, HTML5 has become an integral part of web development. The built-in support for HTML5 provided by ColdFusion makes it easier for programmers to create a variety of web applications including social networks, web-based games, enterprise dashboard, online podcasts and ecommerce portals. The developers can use HTML5 WebSockets to publish data to multiple clients without putting any extra effort. Further, they can use the CFCHART tag to implement interactive client-side HTML5 charts in a much simpler way.
REST Web Service
ColdFusion also offers built-in support for JSON, XML serialization and de-serialization, and all HTTP methods. So the developers can publish the existing ColdFusion components as Representational State Transfer (REST) Web Services. The feature further makes it easier for developers to create interface for mobile applications. Also, the can use WebSockets to optimize the application’s performance through smooth and powerful bidirectional communication.
HTML to PDF Conversion
ColdFusion also comes with an improved Adobe conversion engine that enables developers to create high quality PDF files from HTML pages. Along with capturing the text and images exactly, the engine parses the CSS and applies its settings to ensure that the original look and feel of the HTML pages is maintained. At the same time, the integrity and authenticity of the PDF documents can be maintained through electronic signatures. The electronic signatures will require users to sign, certify and validate the files to access the information.
On-Device Debugging
Often developers have to identity and fix a variety of bugs while creating the mobile version of a website. The on-device debugging capabilities of ColdFusion enable them to identify and fix the flaws in browser-based mobile applications. They can simply connect a mobile device to ColdFusion Builder remotely, and identify the bugs by simulating its actual usage on the mobile device. Also, they can use the built-in Weinre server to check the look and feel of a web application across different devices.
Enterprise Infrastructure
ColdFusion further makes it easier for programmers to enhance the scalability of enterprise web applications through multiple server instances. The multiple server instances can also be created in a virtualized or clustered environment. The web application development framework can also be deployed as a WAR or EAR from the existing Java EE application servers. It also comes with a highly scalable email engine that allows enterprises to send and receive unlimited emails. The enterprises can further avail the Microsoft Office file interoperability provided by ColdFusion to manage their files more efficiently.
Protect Websites from XSS and CSRF
The recent versions of ColdFusion come with features to make servers more secure. These features are also effective in protecting websites from cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site requests forgery (CSRF). The programmers can use the optimized log-in mechanisms provided by ColdFusion to make the application authentications stronger. At the same time, they can use secure profile option to enable default setting across the server.
Adobe has further designed ColdFusion 11 as an all-in-one application server that enables programmers to build and deploy web applications on a single platform. The most recent version of the web application development framework also comes with innovative security features like default server lockdown, secure profile and options to sanitize user input.
You can hire developers from top ColdFusion web development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide ColdFusion development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion web developer from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
ColdFusion Features that Effectuate Rapid Web Application Development
Built-in Support for HTML5

REST Web Service
ColdFusion also offers built-in support for JSON, XML serialization and de-serialization, and all HTTP methods. So the developers can publish the existing ColdFusion components as Representational State Transfer (REST) Web Services. The feature further makes it easier for developers to create interface for mobile applications. Also, the can use WebSockets to optimize the application’s performance through smooth and powerful bidirectional communication.
HTML to PDF Conversion
ColdFusion also comes with an improved Adobe conversion engine that enables developers to create high quality PDF files from HTML pages. Along with capturing the text and images exactly, the engine parses the CSS and applies its settings to ensure that the original look and feel of the HTML pages is maintained. At the same time, the integrity and authenticity of the PDF documents can be maintained through electronic signatures. The electronic signatures will require users to sign, certify and validate the files to access the information.
On-Device Debugging
Often developers have to identity and fix a variety of bugs while creating the mobile version of a website. The on-device debugging capabilities of ColdFusion enable them to identify and fix the flaws in browser-based mobile applications. They can simply connect a mobile device to ColdFusion Builder remotely, and identify the bugs by simulating its actual usage on the mobile device. Also, they can use the built-in Weinre server to check the look and feel of a web application across different devices.
Enterprise Infrastructure
ColdFusion further makes it easier for programmers to enhance the scalability of enterprise web applications through multiple server instances. The multiple server instances can also be created in a virtualized or clustered environment. The web application development framework can also be deployed as a WAR or EAR from the existing Java EE application servers. It also comes with a highly scalable email engine that allows enterprises to send and receive unlimited emails. The enterprises can further avail the Microsoft Office file interoperability provided by ColdFusion to manage their files more efficiently.
Protect Websites from XSS and CSRF
The recent versions of ColdFusion come with features to make servers more secure. These features are also effective in protecting websites from cross-site scripting (XSS) and cross-site requests forgery (CSRF). The programmers can use the optimized log-in mechanisms provided by ColdFusion to make the application authentications stronger. At the same time, they can use secure profile option to enable default setting across the server.
Adobe has further designed ColdFusion 11 as an all-in-one application server that enables programmers to build and deploy web applications on a single platform. The most recent version of the web application development framework also comes with innovative security features like default server lockdown, secure profile and options to sanitize user input.
You can hire developers from top ColdFusion web development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide ColdFusion development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion web developer from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
17 June, 2014
How productive is ColdFusion 10 with HTML5 support?
With the release of ColdFusion 10, it was found to be integrated with HTML5. Originally the development of ColdFusion was aimed towards changing of business logic by summarizing everything in just some lines of code, thus accelerating the development cycle. This same ability has been heightened with HTML5 support. This has especially proved to be a significant development in mobile applications due to excellent graphics; the support helps on working with XML and JSON data formats. In fact, developers who want to build online applications for game can use this as back-end application. Interactive experience that is high in quality can be provided to users through built-in socket support. The development thus becomes easier. The most important factor in all these is the presence of WebSockets. A detailed illustration about WebSockets and ways in which HTML5 helps is given below.
WebSockets- This protocol was introduced as HTML’s specification’s part and this advanced technology enables full, bi-directional, duplex TCP communication over one socket which communicates messages between server and client continuously. Generally in HTTP, when a website is visited by a web browser a request is sent by the browser to remote servers. This is then acknowledged and a response is returned. The entire process is simplified by the WebSocket. It also makes real-time web application development easier as well as faster. The communication it provides, acts as the perfect condition for every real-time server streaming as well as push services on internet. In case of each response or request, the protocol overhead is reduced to just a few bytes instead of 800 bytes for each transaction. There is no need for reloading of main page every time during server pushing. Network latency as well as traffic is also reduced to almost one-third.
Video player- Apart from providing the most relevant as well as latest information, the developers are often faced with the responsibility of impressing users with web applications by display of information as well as data in a manner which impresses them the most. For creating a great impression in the minds of users, video clips are quite handy, even more so than image or text content since the messages can be send even more effectively. However, this raises the challenges for developers since they often tend to focus on those browsers which do not support this. Now the video player in ColdFusion 10 offers a choice to those developers. The user can get many well-defined APIs that can ensure that end user experience is optimized by the site, whatever the kind of browser is being selected by the user is of no consequence.
Graphics- The building of major modern websites are done with graphics. Using charts has been proved to be quite useful on client end since they make certain websites more attractive, dynamic and interactive. But for that, programmers as well as developers have to conduct a huge amount of coding, making the job very tedious. With ColdFusion 10 being introduced, the job becomes quite easier, especially since implementation of HTML5 graphics can be facilitated without the long-range encoding of client. Client-side charts are totally supported and are based on Canvas, SVG or Flash; this allows incorporation of interactive charts. CFCHART tag can be used for easy creation as well as integration of the charts. Further customization can be done by using JSON objects.
Optimizing existing websites- The advantages of HTML5 can be availed by ColdFusion 10 so that website performance can be optimized. New features can be included, that too without the need for writing extra code; this makes everything easier for both clients as well as developers.
There is no doubt that incorporation of HTML5 in ColdFusion 10 has resulted in a lot of goodness to be added to the platform. It has added to the productivity, speed and efficiency. Now developers can create HTML-based applications and that too without any knowledge of HTML which is surely a boon for many.
You can hire developers from top ColdFusion web application development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide ColdFusion application development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion developers from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.

Video player- Apart from providing the most relevant as well as latest information, the developers are often faced with the responsibility of impressing users with web applications by display of information as well as data in a manner which impresses them the most. For creating a great impression in the minds of users, video clips are quite handy, even more so than image or text content since the messages can be send even more effectively. However, this raises the challenges for developers since they often tend to focus on those browsers which do not support this. Now the video player in ColdFusion 10 offers a choice to those developers. The user can get many well-defined APIs that can ensure that end user experience is optimized by the site, whatever the kind of browser is being selected by the user is of no consequence.
Graphics- The building of major modern websites are done with graphics. Using charts has been proved to be quite useful on client end since they make certain websites more attractive, dynamic and interactive. But for that, programmers as well as developers have to conduct a huge amount of coding, making the job very tedious. With ColdFusion 10 being introduced, the job becomes quite easier, especially since implementation of HTML5 graphics can be facilitated without the long-range encoding of client. Client-side charts are totally supported and are based on Canvas, SVG or Flash; this allows incorporation of interactive charts. CFCHART tag can be used for easy creation as well as integration of the charts. Further customization can be done by using JSON objects.
Optimizing existing websites- The advantages of HTML5 can be availed by ColdFusion 10 so that website performance can be optimized. New features can be included, that too without the need for writing extra code; this makes everything easier for both clients as well as developers.
There is no doubt that incorporation of HTML5 in ColdFusion 10 has resulted in a lot of goodness to be added to the platform. It has added to the productivity, speed and efficiency. Now developers can create HTML-based applications and that too without any knowledge of HTML which is surely a boon for many.
You can hire developers from top ColdFusion web application development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide ColdFusion application development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion developers from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
25 May, 2014
Using ColdFusion to Develop Your Business Application – Why?
Adobe ColdFusion is used widely by developers across the world to create robust web applications within a shorter span of time. The platform comes with several features to complement the most recent trends in website and internet application development. Adobe has recently released ColdFusion 11 Enterprise Edition with a set of enhanced and innovative features to build and deploy both web applications and mobile applications through a single platform. So you can always consider building business applications with ColdFusion 11 to avail some of these enhanced features and capabilities.
Why Use ColdFusion 11 for Business Application Development?
Rapid Mobile Application Development: Most users, nowadays, access business applications on their mobile devices. So an enterprise mobile app can make a huge difference to the visibility and marketing strategy of your business. But you bust build the mobile application rapidly, and update it frequently to beat completion. ColdFusion 11 comes with a set of features that enable developers to build mobile version of the enterprise application rapidly. The mobile app developers can build application without learning any new technology. Further, they can optimize the look, feel and performance of the application by availing the multi-device inspection capabilities and on-device debugging features of ColdFusion 11.
Effectuate Working with PDFs: ColdFusion 11 further allows developers to manipulate PDFs through Document Description XML (DDX). In addition to attaching files and adding comments, they can avail the feature to add headers and footers with automatic page numbers. Also, they have option to customize the look of PDF files by setting page margins, rotation and size. At the same time, the security of the PDFs can be optimized by using electronic signatures. The updated version of ColdFusion further comes with an improved conversion engine to convert HTML files into high quality PDF files. As the conversion engine can parse CSS, the look and functions of the PDF file can be optimized by retaining the layout, formatting and hyperlinks from the original HTML files.
Comprehensive Security: It is also important for developers to identify all types of security risks and take the required measures to keep the web application secure. ColdFusion 11 helps programmers in eliminating security risks by restricting default remote access to the administrator portal. The feature further enables developers to sanitize the user input using member functions to prevent cross-site scripting and click-jacking. They can further optimize the security of public-facing web applications by using real time server response by extending the power of HTML5 web sockets. At the same time, they can use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to publish information without any risk.
Quick Testing and Debugging: The programmers often explore smart ways to test and debug mobile enterprise applications. The look, feel and performance of the business application also need to be checked across different mobile devices and mobile web browsers. The developers can use their existing CFML skills to create mobile app rapidly by the integrating it with Adobe PhoneGap Build. The feature makes it easier for developers to install and run the application on widely used mobile platforms like Android and iOS. At the same time, they can use the on-device debugging capabilities of ColdFusion 11 to identify and fix the flaws that affect the performance of the business application on mobile devices or web browsers. The ColdFusion Builder can be further connected to the mobile application remotely to evaluate the application code by stimulating the actual user behavior.
On the whole, Adobe has designed ColdFusion 11 Enterprise Edition with the capabilities to complement the latest trends in business application development. You can avail these features to create and deploy high-performing and scalable business applications that can be accessed by users on a wide variety of devices.
You can hire developers from top ColdFusion application development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide ColdFusion development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion developers from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
Why Use ColdFusion 11 for Business Application Development?

Effectuate Working with PDFs: ColdFusion 11 further allows developers to manipulate PDFs through Document Description XML (DDX). In addition to attaching files and adding comments, they can avail the feature to add headers and footers with automatic page numbers. Also, they have option to customize the look of PDF files by setting page margins, rotation and size. At the same time, the security of the PDFs can be optimized by using electronic signatures. The updated version of ColdFusion further comes with an improved conversion engine to convert HTML files into high quality PDF files. As the conversion engine can parse CSS, the look and functions of the PDF file can be optimized by retaining the layout, formatting and hyperlinks from the original HTML files.
Comprehensive Security: It is also important for developers to identify all types of security risks and take the required measures to keep the web application secure. ColdFusion 11 helps programmers in eliminating security risks by restricting default remote access to the administrator portal. The feature further enables developers to sanitize the user input using member functions to prevent cross-site scripting and click-jacking. They can further optimize the security of public-facing web applications by using real time server response by extending the power of HTML5 web sockets. At the same time, they can use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to publish information without any risk.
Quick Testing and Debugging: The programmers often explore smart ways to test and debug mobile enterprise applications. The look, feel and performance of the business application also need to be checked across different mobile devices and mobile web browsers. The developers can use their existing CFML skills to create mobile app rapidly by the integrating it with Adobe PhoneGap Build. The feature makes it easier for developers to install and run the application on widely used mobile platforms like Android and iOS. At the same time, they can use the on-device debugging capabilities of ColdFusion 11 to identify and fix the flaws that affect the performance of the business application on mobile devices or web browsers. The ColdFusion Builder can be further connected to the mobile application remotely to evaluate the application code by stimulating the actual user behavior.
On the whole, Adobe has designed ColdFusion 11 Enterprise Edition with the capabilities to complement the latest trends in business application development. You can avail these features to create and deploy high-performing and scalable business applications that can be accessed by users on a wide variety of devices.
You can hire developers from top ColdFusion application development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide ColdFusion development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion developers from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
12 November, 2013
Why Do You Want ColdFusion 10?
ColdFusion was originally launched in 1995 as a rapid web application development platform. But the platform is being updated on a regular basis by Adobe to meet the ongoing trends in technology and web development. Nowadays, it is being used widely by developers across the world to build websites and intranets driven by data. Also, its features make it easier for programmers to easily generate Flash remoting, SOAP web services and other remote services.
However, Adobe has released the latest version of ColdFusion with a set of features to enable programmers to build, deploy and maintain a variety of enterprise web applications at a rapid pace. ColdFusion 10 further offers a set of features to make web applications more dynamic and interactive using Java Enterprise Edition (EE) platform. If you are yet to adopt the server-side technology, it is time to understand some of its main features and benefits.
5 Reasons Why Web Application Developers Need ColdFusion 10
1. HTML5
HTML5 is widely used by developers to build a variety of websites and web applications including social networking, ecommerce portals, online games, podcasts and online collaborative projects. Adobe has designed ColdFusion 10 with built-in support for HTML5 web sockets. The features makes it easier for developers to execute multiple data push commands, while publishing data to multiple clients and getting real time server response. Also, the latest version of ColdFusion allows developers to access and manipulate HTML5 charts by through the CFCHART tag. The inbuilt HTML support further helps programmers in improving user experience by building robust and engaging websites.
2. Tomcat Application
Adobe has further designed the latest version of ColdFusion with an inbuilt server that is the modified version of Apache Tomcat application. The modified version of the application also has a nifty cache tool that can be used as a real time web server. The application helps users in staying tuned to the latest web development standards and security updates, while availing the active support of seasoned developers. The feature enabled developers to optimize the performance and efficiency of the applications by quickly creating cache portions of the pages that are not updated frequently. Further, the feature makes it easier to update, mange and modify the websites by processing the internet code at a much faster pace.
3. Language Improvements
ColdFusion 10 also comes with enhanced scripting support, along with improved quality and readability of code. Along with increasing the pace of internet application development, the language improvements further allow programmers to have better control over the entire or portions of the project. Also, developers can use the feature to aggregate and divide large amount of tasks and code into smaller and easy-to-manage projects. The option to create small projects further makes it easier for programmers to rapidly build scalable Java EE applications for enterprises.
4. Create and Publish Web Services
Along with rapidly developing a variety of websites and web application, programmers can further use ColdFusion 10 to create and publish web services. The updated version is further designed with support for SOAP 1.2, WSLD 2.0 specifications and document lateral wrapped style. At the same time, the developers can also use the revamped AXIS2 engine to avail web services support without putting any extra time and effort. On the whole, the feature help programmers in converting existing ColdFusion components into RESTful web services simply by adding a set of simple attributes.
5. Mobile App Development
With more and more people accessing websites on their mobile devices, it has become essential for enterprises to optimize their online portals to target popular mobile operating systems. The updated version of ColdFusion makes it easier for developers to build robust mobile applications supporting the out-of-the-box Representational State Transfer (REST). The REST web services along with JSON and XML serialization and de-serialization enable programmers to build web applications by targeting major mobile technologies. At the same time, HTML5 web sockets make it easier for them to facilitate smooth bidirectional communication.
Adobe further allows developers to choose from the enterprise, standard or developer edition of ColdFusion 10. At the same time, the server-side technology is also available on Amazon Web Services. So a user can always pick SharePoint 10 edition according to the needs of his project.
You can hire developers from top coldfusion development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide coldfusion web development services. If you would like to speak to one of our expert coldfusion developers, please reach out to us at Mindfire Solutions.
However, Adobe has released the latest version of ColdFusion with a set of features to enable programmers to build, deploy and maintain a variety of enterprise web applications at a rapid pace. ColdFusion 10 further offers a set of features to make web applications more dynamic and interactive using Java Enterprise Edition (EE) platform. If you are yet to adopt the server-side technology, it is time to understand some of its main features and benefits.5 Reasons Why Web Application Developers Need ColdFusion 10
1. HTML5
HTML5 is widely used by developers to build a variety of websites and web applications including social networking, ecommerce portals, online games, podcasts and online collaborative projects. Adobe has designed ColdFusion 10 with built-in support for HTML5 web sockets. The features makes it easier for developers to execute multiple data push commands, while publishing data to multiple clients and getting real time server response. Also, the latest version of ColdFusion allows developers to access and manipulate HTML5 charts by through the CFCHART tag. The inbuilt HTML support further helps programmers in improving user experience by building robust and engaging websites.
2. Tomcat Application
Adobe has further designed the latest version of ColdFusion with an inbuilt server that is the modified version of Apache Tomcat application. The modified version of the application also has a nifty cache tool that can be used as a real time web server. The application helps users in staying tuned to the latest web development standards and security updates, while availing the active support of seasoned developers. The feature enabled developers to optimize the performance and efficiency of the applications by quickly creating cache portions of the pages that are not updated frequently. Further, the feature makes it easier to update, mange and modify the websites by processing the internet code at a much faster pace.
3. Language Improvements
ColdFusion 10 also comes with enhanced scripting support, along with improved quality and readability of code. Along with increasing the pace of internet application development, the language improvements further allow programmers to have better control over the entire or portions of the project. Also, developers can use the feature to aggregate and divide large amount of tasks and code into smaller and easy-to-manage projects. The option to create small projects further makes it easier for programmers to rapidly build scalable Java EE applications for enterprises.
4. Create and Publish Web Services
Along with rapidly developing a variety of websites and web application, programmers can further use ColdFusion 10 to create and publish web services. The updated version is further designed with support for SOAP 1.2, WSLD 2.0 specifications and document lateral wrapped style. At the same time, the developers can also use the revamped AXIS2 engine to avail web services support without putting any extra time and effort. On the whole, the feature help programmers in converting existing ColdFusion components into RESTful web services simply by adding a set of simple attributes.
5. Mobile App Development
With more and more people accessing websites on their mobile devices, it has become essential for enterprises to optimize their online portals to target popular mobile operating systems. The updated version of ColdFusion makes it easier for developers to build robust mobile applications supporting the out-of-the-box Representational State Transfer (REST). The REST web services along with JSON and XML serialization and de-serialization enable programmers to build web applications by targeting major mobile technologies. At the same time, HTML5 web sockets make it easier for them to facilitate smooth bidirectional communication.
Adobe further allows developers to choose from the enterprise, standard or developer edition of ColdFusion 10. At the same time, the server-side technology is also available on Amazon Web Services. So a user can always pick SharePoint 10 edition according to the needs of his project.
You can hire developers from top coldfusion development companies in India who can help you build your website within allocated budgets and time schedules.
We provide coldfusion web development services. If you would like to speak to one of our expert coldfusion developers, please reach out to us at Mindfire Solutions.
28 August, 2013
Why choose ColdFusion over PHP or Any Other Web Language?

The choice of web programming language varies from one developer to another. As they have options to choose from a several web languages, programmers often choose the language that enables them to build dynamic and robust internet application at rapid pace. As a powerful web programming language, ColdFusion is being used widely by enterprises across the world. Adobe has further released ColdFusion 10 with a set of innovative and extended features to meet the latest trends in user choices and web application development.
If you are evaluating different programming languages, it is a good idea to choose the right option according to the nature and specific requirements of the internet application. However, you can always consider using ColdFusion to avail a number of advantages. Also, the programming language is powerful enough to create web pages on the fly using the information and content stored on various databases. Along with building the internet application at a rapid pace, the language will further contribute towards enhancing its performance, scalability and security.
Why Choose ColdFusion over Other Web Programming Languages?
Tag-Based Scripting Language: ColdFusion has evolved as a tag-based web programming language. So it does not required programmers to write longer lines of code, unlike other web programming languages. Instead of writing long code, a developer can simply use tags to add new features and functionality to the website. The feature further makes the scripting language both simple and easy-to-learn. A programmer familiar with HTML can learn ColdFusion without putting any extra time and effort. Also, the scripting language is designed based on Java. So the internet application becomes compatible with the operating systems and web browsers that support Java.
Support for HTML5: The popularity of a website, nowadays, depends on its compatibility with major operating systems and web browser. Also, an internet application must be accessible on both conventional and mobile devices to attract more users. So, programmers often look for easy ways to make the website compatible with major devices and operating systems. The developers use HTML5 to optimize the performance of their web application by suing syntactic tags like < video > and < audio >. The latest version of ColdFusion is designed with full support for HTML5. Some of the features like interactive HTML5 charting, webs sockets, video player and map functionality will allow you to build internet application to meet the latest technological trends.
Enhanced Web Services: Most new internet applications use web services to optimize user experience. So programmers often look for quick and simple ways to build robust web services. Unlike other web programming languages, ColdFusion is updated with support for Representational State Transfer (REST) web services. Also, the language supports all types of HTTP methods including XML serialization and JSON. The feature enables you to publish the ColdFusion Components as a RESTful web service. Adobe has further made it easier to build, publish and access the web services without writing long code. You can simply use the revamped engine that supports both SOAP 1.2 and WSDL 2.0 to optimize the usage of web services.
Content Driven Internet Application: Each user loves internet applications that use the most relevant and updated information. So the enterprises want their websites to be driven by dynamic data. Further, the information, content and files can be stored on several data sources. ColdFusion makes it easier for you to build on the fly webpages using the content stored on a database. You also have option to store several types of data and information as a single piece of content. So when a user types the URL, the webpage is created using dynamic data stored as pieces of content. The feature further enables you to optimize the performance of the website without regular content updates.
The updated version of ColdFusion also comes with a set of language enhancement features that help you in improving the quality and readability of the code. Also, you can optimize coding efficiency using features like CFC Method Chaining. If you are thinking of ColdFusion migration, please do ensure you do thorough research about the migration expertise of software development providers before you hand them the reign.
We provide Coldfusion development services. If you would like to speak to one of our certified coldfusion programmers, please contact us at Mindfire Solutions.
27 August, 2013
What You Need To Know About CFHTTP, SSL and SNI?

Adobe has released ColdFusion 10 with a set of innovative features to complement the current trends in rapid web application development. The latest version of the rapid web application development framework comes with language, security and HTML5 enhancements. At the same time, it also supports some of the advanced communication protocols to optimize the user experience. ColdFusion supports some of the widely used technologies like CFHTTP (ColdFusion HTTP), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), and Server Name Indication (SNI). These technologies make it easier for programmers to optimize the performance, scalability and security of websites without writing lengthy code.
CFHTTP
For improving user experience, coldfusion application development teams often design web applications with features to access an external web page, and display the content as part of its own website. The functionality becomes much simpler and easier through the CFHTTP tag provided by ColdFusion. The tag will be used initially to do an HTTP call. Once the connection is established, the content of the external web page will be stored in cfhttp.filecontent which is a string variable. As a string can be manipulated flexibly, the content can be displayed as part of the website without putting any extra effort. The CFHTTP tag is being used by developers to provide updated and relevant information to users related to weather, news and stock prices collected from third-party websites. Along with allowing developers to write less code, the ColdFusion tag further enables them to optimize user experience by providing the latest information collected from reliable sources.
SSL
A constant increase is noted in the number of people carrying out online financial transactions. However, each user wants to make payment through a web application only when he is sure that his sensitive financial information will remain secure. As the users have to submit details of their credit card, PayPal account or net banking, it has becomes essential for developers to use advanced encryption and security technologies. ColdFusion is designed with support for Secure Socket Layer (SSL). The standard security technology is used widely by developers to establish an encrypted link between the client and server. The technology can be used to encrypt the connection between a mail server and a mail client, or web server and a web browser. Also, SSL, as a security protocol, describes what algorithm needs to be used to encrypt the links and information during transmission. When a website is designed with SSL, it can convince users that their sensitive financial information will not be used for identity thefts and similar frauds.
SNI
While developing a website, no developer can predict how many users will access it at a time. So enterprises look for effective ways to optimize the performance and scalability of their websites. ColdFusion is also designed with Server Name Indication (SNI) protocol support. As an extension to Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol, SNI decides the hostname the client is trying to access at the beginning of the communication. The protocol further makes it smoother for the web server to generate and issue multiple certifications on a single IP address and port number. Thus, multiple websites need not use a single certificate while several websites are being served from a single IP address. However, the SNI protocol, at present, is not supported by all web browsers. The users will receive certificate warning if they are using a web browser that does not support the SNI protocol.
Adobe is regularly updating ColdFusion to meet the latest trends in rapid web application development. The support for advanced protocols and technologies makes it easier for developers to optimize the performance, scalability and security of their web applications without putting any extra effort. ColdFusion 10 comes with both caching and language enhancements to enable programmers to build robust websites, web applications and web services at a rapid pace.
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08 August, 2013
Top 10 Benefits of Using ColdFusion

A commercial rapid web application development platform, ColdFusion has several advantages and is preferred for its ability to deliver high performance in any language. ColdFusion fits perfectly well into the prominent server systems. Therefore, websites using this platform can be integrated into varying databases.
Let us look into the primary benefits of ColdFusion:
1. Allows for Secure Applications- ColdFusion enables developers to ensure additional security of the servers thereby preventing them from getting affected by cross-site scripting (XSS) or cross-site requests forgery (CSRF). This is done by means of sanitizing user input by using built- in functions. The enhanced log-in mechanisms increase the authenticity of the applications. The new secure profile allows developers to enable the default security settings across the server. The RSA BSAFE Crypto-J libraries provide FIPS 140a certified strong encryption.
2. Offers the Most Advanced HTML5 WebSockets and Charts- ColdFusion accompanies an excellent built-in support for HTML5, as a result of which, developers can create a range of applications including E-commerce, Web-based games, online podcasts, online collaboration, social networking, etc. The built-in support for the HTML5 WebSockets enables developers to publish data to a number of clients as well as carry out a point-to-point data push with real-time response from the servers. Customized charts pave the way for a much better user experience.
3. Enhances the Level of Performance- The built-in Apache Tomcat application that comes with the ColdFusion makes it easy for web developers to take advantage of the support of the developer community and engage in using the latest web standards as well as regular security updates. Creation of multiple cache regions becomes possible too.
4. Enables Easy Building of Mobile Applications- The ColdFusion component can be published as a Representational State Transfer Web service. There is the built-in support for various HTTP methods including that of serialization and de-serialization of JSON and XML. While the out-of-the-box REST support allows easy building of interfaces for mobile applications, the WebSockets strengthens bidirectional communication.
5. Ensures Better Task Management- The platform enables developers to engage in a more organized as well as flexible management of tasks by virtue of event handling, application- specific tasks, chaining and grouping.
6. Leads to Hassle-Free Publishing of WSDL-Based Web Services- ColdFusion incorporates support for SOAP 1.2 and WSDL 2.0 specification. The support through AXIS2 engine and a document literal wrapped style allows developers to create and publish WSDL- based web services without troubles.
7. Improves Productivity- ColdFusion includes enhanced scripting support, which fastens the process of building full-fledged applications. The language enhancements, on the other hand, improve readability and code quality. A much better control and flexibility is facilitated by closures.
8. Creates Scalable Applications- ColdFusion allows developers to create quantifiable applications. This is possible through creation and management of multiple server instances in a virtualized environment. With ColdFusion, developers have the opportunity to deploy it as WAR or EAR from within the Java EE application servers.
9. Leads to Engaging Websites- Considering that the websites, today, act as gateways to the success of the business enterprises, one of the most prominent benefits of ColdFusion is that it helps developers to create engaging websites that promise customized functionality.
10. Comes in Three Advanced Editions- ColdFusion appears in three latest editions, each offering specific advantages for developers. The Enterprise Edition improves performance and helps in delivering multiple websites as well as applications on multiple servers or J2EE application server installations. The ColdFusion 10 Standard is an easily manageable configuration while the ColdFusion 10 Developer Edition is a fully- featured server for development use only.
The benefits which can be harnessed from coldfusion application development are many. All of these, combined together, enable brands and business across all industries gain significant reputation. ColdFusion is the brand new technological definition of basic customer service. The best part of this application development platform is that it simplifies the most complex issues like searching, tracking or loading of data from different sources.
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18 July, 2013
Explore the Benefits of ColdFusion Web Hosting for E-Commerce Web Sites
An HTML oriented programming language that is mostly leveraged to build dynamic web pages, ColdFusion facilitates web interactivity with the databases. In fact, ColdFusion hosting more or less revolves around databases. Through this software, it is possible to query, update and chart databases from all new web browsers. Application development with the help of ColdFusion hosting is as convenient as developing a static website. An array of functionalities can be introduced which are not available in conventional server applications or static websites. There is the CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language) facility which enables control over the behavior of the application and assimilates a number of server technologies, producing content for the web browser without any kind of human intervention. Every time there is request for a ColdFusion application, the request is automatically preprocessed by the ColdFusion application server.
ColdFusion web hosting imparts remarkable versatility to ecommerce sites. Whether you are looking forward to launch an online business or wish to incorporate additional features to boost your current web business, ColdFusion can help you build amazing ecommerce websites. Let us understand how different features of an ecommerce store can be effectively built using ColdFusion web hosting.
- ColdFusion Shopping Carts: Catering to basic and customized B2B (business to business) as well as B2C (business to consumer) web requirements, ColdFusion shopping carts incorporates striking features such as concurrent shipping charge computation facilities, multiple recipients, integration with main carriers, coupons, gift cards, discounts and so on.
- Credit Card Payments: Through ColdFusion web hosting for ecommerce websites, businesses can have productively incorporated popular gateways like Google Checkout, Yourpay, Click2pay, Plugnpay, Authorize.net, PayPal Direct Payments, PayPal Express Checkout, PayPal Payments Pro, PayPal Payflow Pro, or CardServices for handling every international transaction types. Moreover, security features like AVS, CVV2 verification can be implemented to safeguard against online fraud.
- Store Locator: This feature enables you to locate any retail store within a specified radius pertaining to any zip code.
- Discounts and Coupon Codes: ColdFusion paves room for an extremely flexible database that can make available every sort of discount.
- Personalization Elements: ColdFusion backed ecommerce stores are designed to encourage repeat business. Customers are able to verify order status, generate wish lists, re-examine order history, re-order products and obtain advanced notifications regarding new products and special offers.
- Tracking of Shipment: ColdFusion ecommerce development facilitates automatic recovery of shipment status from prime carriers and generation of shipment notice to clients.
- Accounting Software Integration: ColdFusion enables ecommerce websites to communicate direct order information to business accounting software. Hence, reports of expenses and sales as well as vendor and client profiles can be conveniently accessed.
- Back-End Support: Coldfusion ecommerce sites are empowered with back-end integration in the form of customer management, order entry, sales reports, printing of shipping labels, content management, barcodes and much more.
Hence, ColdFusion web hosting has something or the other for every aspect of an ecommerce website. The ability to search databases specific to a particular site facilitates a number of activities such as availing zip codes directly from the post office. Moreover, it is also possible to publish something and subsequently remove the same once the specified time is over. Another striking feature of ColdFusion is that mailing lists and business reports can be easily created, and visitors are able to print content. Interestingly, this software is integrated with the entire application and can be conveniently used with Apache or IIS. Since it is very much like HTML, one can easily learn ColdFusion programming.
ColdFusion when used along with Dreamweaver speeds up the process of coding and inserting files. In such cases one gets the facilities of built in editor in order to edit the code. On the whole, ColdFusion web hosting makes an ecommerce website more efficient, involving little human effort.
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