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Showing posts with label Coldfusion web application development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coldfusion web application development. Show all posts
20 January, 2015
Handy tools for ColdFusion developers
ColdFusion is a framework which was developed by Jeremy Allaire and J J Allaire in 1995. But in 2005 it was taken over by Adobe. From then with few enhancements in the framework it is now well known being a powerful framework for web development process. Well many times we see people using ColdFusion term as a language. But the fact is it is a framework which is developed in the language CFML. Since it is a framework, we can expect futuristic features for the web developers which will definitely decrease the effort for developing enterprise standard web applications in less time and more accuracy. Moreover, it has already a good track record of around one decade which indicates its efficiency and reliability in the industry. There are many modules, features and plugins for the ColdFusion framework which will help the ColdFusion developers in developing quick websites with all modern amenities. Let us have a quick look over few important tools which can be integrated with the framework to make it even powerful and efficient.
08 August, 2014
Features of ColdFusion Splendor
Splendor, the Public Beta of ColdFusion version 11 comes up with a string of features that are really useful for the users. One of the most attractive features of Splendor is its tight integration for the mobile platforms. While previously Adobe tried its best to assist the users in front end designing, a vast majority of the designers/developers found it really hard to succeed, with all their hard work going in vain and their efforts getting bloated. Thus, Adobe came up with a developed along with a more user friendly version of a platform, which would help the development of mobile applications with the help of ColdFusion Code. And the new version 11, which is called Splendor makes development of native phone apps, pure web based apps, as well as a combination of both, highly seamless. What is more intriguing is the fact that while using ColdFusion codes help development of an application, the codes are compiled into JavaScript.
All said and done, let us discuss some of the features of Splendor is details.
The new ColdFusion Splendor helps to improve the existing CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language) expertise for developing various types of mobile apps. It also helps in using the inbuilt integration with Adobe Phonegap in a flawless as well as easy manner. Besides, it also helps in delivering them as installed applications, which run on devices that are based on Android and iOS operation systems.
This helps the users to use a string of unique on-device debugging capabilities for identifying as well as fixing the loopholes or errors that can be found in the installed apps or various mobile applications that are browser-based.
Splendor also helps in enhancing the security features for negating as well as limiting the attack surface, by restricting the remote access to admin portal. They also help in developing application much faster and in a seamless manner. This is solely because every functionality that ColdFusion Splendor comes up with, can be accessed by using the CFSCRIPT.
The features also come in handy for improving the conversion engine from Adobe, for generating a superior quality PDFs from the HTMLS pages. Besides, they also allow the end users when it comes to accessing the web applications, with their personal accounts that they already have in various social media sites.
There is also a feature that helps in maintaining along with modification of the existing code in faster, seamless, easier way with the help of the member functions of ColdFusion objects. It also helps in securing the PDFs by using electronic signatures and alter, or manipulate them by using a holistic DDX support.
The application also is rich in certain features that come up with CFMobile. Though the codes and tags might look similar to the developers of CFML, they work only on client side. Some of the features include Easy Access of data by using the cfquery/queryExecute, Client side Object Oriented Programming (OOP) with the use of cfcomponent, the customary tags that come up with CFML, seamless error handing with the use of try-catch procedure, Interoperability between JavaScript and cfclient code.
So, with the introduction of ColdFusion Version 11 or Splendor with these value added features, the future roadmap plan of CF is quite clear. They have the next version, ColdFusion 12 in the pipeline, which is coming up very soon. This implies that ColdFusion is very much committed to serve its clients in an all new way to be in tune with the changing technology. The most important thing is that Coldfusion has remained pro-user. Even the programmers have remained comfortable with it. They are always waiting for the next version with optimal eagerness – a sign that clearly proves who popular is CF in the fraternity of the developers.
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 development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert hire ColdFusion developers from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
All said and done, let us discuss some of the features of Splendor is details.
This helps the users to use a string of unique on-device debugging capabilities for identifying as well as fixing the loopholes or errors that can be found in the installed apps or various mobile applications that are browser-based.
Splendor also helps in enhancing the security features for negating as well as limiting the attack surface, by restricting the remote access to admin portal. They also help in developing application much faster and in a seamless manner. This is solely because every functionality that ColdFusion Splendor comes up with, can be accessed by using the CFSCRIPT.
The features also come in handy for improving the conversion engine from Adobe, for generating a superior quality PDFs from the HTMLS pages. Besides, they also allow the end users when it comes to accessing the web applications, with their personal accounts that they already have in various social media sites.
There is also a feature that helps in maintaining along with modification of the existing code in faster, seamless, easier way with the help of the member functions of ColdFusion objects. It also helps in securing the PDFs by using electronic signatures and alter, or manipulate them by using a holistic DDX support.
The application also is rich in certain features that come up with CFMobile. Though the codes and tags might look similar to the developers of CFML, they work only on client side. Some of the features include Easy Access of data by using the cfquery/queryExecute, Client side Object Oriented Programming (OOP) with the use of cfcomponent, the customary tags that come up with CFML, seamless error handing with the use of try-catch procedure, Interoperability between JavaScript and cfclient code.
So, with the introduction of ColdFusion Version 11 or Splendor with these value added features, the future roadmap plan of CF is quite clear. They have the next version, ColdFusion 12 in the pipeline, which is coming up very soon. This implies that ColdFusion is very much committed to serve its clients in an all new way to be in tune with the changing technology. The most important thing is that Coldfusion has remained pro-user. Even the programmers have remained comfortable with it. They are always waiting for the next version with optimal eagerness – a sign that clearly proves who popular is CF in the fraternity of the developers.
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 development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert hire ColdFusion developers from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
31 July, 2014
ColdFusion 11 – What’s in Store for Web Developers?
As a widely used rapid web application development framework, ColdFusion needs no introduction. Adobe further released updated version of ColdFusion at frequent intervals to meet the upcoming trends in web development. Recently, Adobe released ColdFusion 11 with a set of new features and enhanced capabilities. The programmers can now use the all-in-one application server to rapidly build both web and mobile applications for enterprises. At the same time, they also have option to avail features like full CFSCRIPT support, improved HTML to PDF conversion, and built-in functions to prevent cross-site scripting. If you are yet to migrate to ColdFusion 11, it is a good idea to have a look at some of its prominent features.
New Features of ColdFusion 11 to Speed up Web Application Development
Differentiate Content According to Individual Devices
Often developers have to put additional time and effort to differentiate website content for different devices. The content differentiation is also essential for delivering richer user experience. ColdFusion 11 makes it easier for programmers to identify the device type, along with its features, dimensions, orientation, description and group name without using any plug-ins. So the web application can deliver enhanced user experience without writing any complex code.
On-Device Debugging
Many web developers find it daunting to identify and fix flaws in installed apps. But the on-device debugging feature of ColdFusion 11 enables developers to identify and fix errors in both installed web apps and browser-based mobile apps without putting any extra time and effort. They can simple connect a mobile device to ColdFusion Builder remotely, and simulate the actual usage of the application on the device. Thus, they can easily step through the application code to identify the errors and flaws.
Multi-Device Inspection
While creating a web application, developers have to invest additional efforts to check its look and feel across different devices. The look and feel of the app further needs to be optimized for many devices to deliver enhanced user experience. ColdFusion 11 enables programmers to use the built-in Weinre server inspect the look and feel of both web and mobile apps across multiple devices. They can further use ColdFusion Builder to change the properties of elements. The changes can also be seen taking effect in the mobile devices.
Complete Support for CFSCRIPT
The updated version of ColdFusion further comes with complete support for CFSCRIPT. So the web programmers can use CFSCRIPT more productively to build applications rapidly, while accessing ColdFusion 11 functionality. For instance, they can now use the CFQUERY tag to directly access client-side databases using SQL. The enhanced support for CFSCRIPT further enables programmers to access databases without using callback handle.
Social Plug-in and Login
ColdFusion 11 enables developers to make the web apps interact seamlessly with social media, along with increasing engagement and creating buzz. The programmers can simply use CF_SOCIALPLUGIN tag to implement a variety of social plug-ins including Tweet button, Comment box and Like button. Also, they have option to enable end users to access the web application through their social media account without implementing a login mechanism from the scratch. They developers can now use the CFOAUTH tag to allow end users to access the web applicator using their Google, Facebook or Twitter identities.
Reuse and Distribute UI Components
The updated version of ColdFusion allows web programmers to use server-side custom tag framework on the client side. The feature makes it easier for developers to reuse and distribute the UI components without any hassle. Also, the smooth distribution and reuse of UI components will contribute towards both reducing the testing efforts and speeding up development.
ColdFusion 11 makes it easier for programmers to effectuate email management without writing additional code. They can simply use the SMTP server with the CFMAIL tag to send emails. The CFIMAP tag can also be used to connect to an IMAP server, whereas CFPOP tag can retrieve emails from a POP mail server.
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 development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion developer from our team, please get in touch with us at Mindfire Solutions.
New Features of ColdFusion 11 to Speed up Web Application Development
Often developers have to put additional time and effort to differentiate website content for different devices. The content differentiation is also essential for delivering richer user experience. ColdFusion 11 makes it easier for programmers to identify the device type, along with its features, dimensions, orientation, description and group name without using any plug-ins. So the web application can deliver enhanced user experience without writing any complex code.
On-Device Debugging
Many web developers find it daunting to identify and fix flaws in installed apps. But the on-device debugging feature of ColdFusion 11 enables developers to identify and fix errors in both installed web apps and browser-based mobile apps without putting any extra time and effort. They can simple connect a mobile device to ColdFusion Builder remotely, and simulate the actual usage of the application on the device. Thus, they can easily step through the application code to identify the errors and flaws.
Multi-Device Inspection
While creating a web application, developers have to invest additional efforts to check its look and feel across different devices. The look and feel of the app further needs to be optimized for many devices to deliver enhanced user experience. ColdFusion 11 enables programmers to use the built-in Weinre server inspect the look and feel of both web and mobile apps across multiple devices. They can further use ColdFusion Builder to change the properties of elements. The changes can also be seen taking effect in the mobile devices.
Complete Support for CFSCRIPT
The updated version of ColdFusion further comes with complete support for CFSCRIPT. So the web programmers can use CFSCRIPT more productively to build applications rapidly, while accessing ColdFusion 11 functionality. For instance, they can now use the CFQUERY tag to directly access client-side databases using SQL. The enhanced support for CFSCRIPT further enables programmers to access databases without using callback handle.
Social Plug-in and Login
ColdFusion 11 enables developers to make the web apps interact seamlessly with social media, along with increasing engagement and creating buzz. The programmers can simply use CF_SOCIALPLUGIN tag to implement a variety of social plug-ins including Tweet button, Comment box and Like button. Also, they have option to enable end users to access the web application through their social media account without implementing a login mechanism from the scratch. They developers can now use the CFOAUTH tag to allow end users to access the web applicator using their Google, Facebook or Twitter identities.
Reuse and Distribute UI Components
The updated version of ColdFusion allows web programmers to use server-side custom tag framework on the client side. The feature makes it easier for developers to reuse and distribute the UI components without any hassle. Also, the smooth distribution and reuse of UI components will contribute towards both reducing the testing efforts and speeding up development.
ColdFusion 11 makes it easier for programmers to effectuate email management without writing additional code. They can simply use the SMTP server with the CFMAIL tag to send emails. The CFIMAP tag can also be used to connect to an IMAP server, whereas CFPOP tag can retrieve emails from a POP mail server.
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 development services. If you would like to discuss with an expert ColdFusion 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.
05 March, 2014
How Far Can Online Businesses Go With Coldfusion?
With online businesses taking over the conventional brick and mortar trade, the need of the hour is to come up with new tools that would help in promotion as well as development of various types of online businesses in a seamless and unabated way, much in tune with the changing dynamics of the market and trend of consumerism. When we speak of that, it is ColdFusion that clearly enjoys a significant edge over other tools that are creating a buzz in the domain of online business or e-businesses as they are called.
Truly as per the experts, ColdFusion has the ability to go a long way in developing online businesses. In other words, online businesses will be able to taste astounding success with the proper use of ColdFusion.
Firstly, the tool is not at all expensive, and this indicates that businesses can have a significant amount of savings with the successful implementation of this software. In fact, if we look at the monthly subscription amount that ColFusion shopping cart asks for, it is generally $100 a month or less even with all the value added features that are needed by an online store for successful operation. Now, that amount, frankly speaking is meagre, when compared to some of the other e-commerce software packages available in the market. This gives the ColdFusion a tremendous shot in its arm, so far as its acceptability in the realm of e-commerce is concerned.
The presence of a buying cart designed as well as developed in ColdFusion comes to the aide of the business merchants in a great way, especially when it comes to processing the orders in a seamless way. Online shopping carts that come up with multiple online payment methods are an added asset for these e-businesses, especially in reaching out to a wider spectrum of customers, who are looking forward to shop and make payments in a different way.
In the modern world of e-Commerce, a trustworthy, safe as well as secure online shopping wagons is the keyword to success as this goes a long way in creating the brand value of the product or service offered.
Let us look into some of the ColdFusion shopping cart solutions that help businesses in more than a way.
cf_ezcart
This particular cart from ColdFusion is extremely user-friendly as well as easy to integrate. Besides, it is search engine friendly. This is what makes the difference at the end of the day.
SiteDirector
This online buying cart is powerful, safe as well as user-friendly. Extreme flexibility and robustness coupled with the presence of a number of value added features make this Adobe ColdFusion software highly adorable.
Cartweaver
Cartweaver 4 is supposedly the principal buying cart developed with the help of PHP. This cart can be manned easily by experienced as well as the ones who are navigating for the first time. The cart uses CFBuilder, Eclipse, Adobe Dreamweaver along with some other code editors. The cart works with ColdFusion as well as PHP. From the functional point of view, this makes the tool, especially the 4.02 version a versatile platform for e-commerce.
Slatwall
This is an extremely effective open source platform for B2B as well as B2C enterprises that offer a wide range of e-commerce solutions, flexibility as well as enterprise level functionality. It also comes up with a user-friendly administrator interface that allows managing applications like promotions, product management, customer service, 3rd party integration and the likes. Besides, it also features up-selling along with cross-selling option for the products or services, messaging that are promotion-based, customer service, shipping calculations etc.
CFWebstore
This is yet another entirely integrated web storefront which helps customization of template and creation of a customized store. The cart is available with some value added features like membership functions, option for processing batch orders, role based admin, delayed capture of CC and more.
If we think about the presence of shopping cart tools and their role in providing safe and secure e-commerce solutions, what we have discussed is just the introduction. ColdFusion comes up with a wide variety of solutions, that are specifically designed to serve online businesses of various niches. Hence, there is simply no doubt that with successful implementation and use of ColdFusion, online business will never be the same again.
You can hire developers from top custom ColdFusion development company 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 speak to one of our expert ColdFusion developers, please reach out to us at Mindfire Solutions.
Firstly, the tool is not at all expensive, and this indicates that businesses can have a significant amount of savings with the successful implementation of this software. In fact, if we look at the monthly subscription amount that ColFusion shopping cart asks for, it is generally $100 a month or less even with all the value added features that are needed by an online store for successful operation. Now, that amount, frankly speaking is meagre, when compared to some of the other e-commerce software packages available in the market. This gives the ColdFusion a tremendous shot in its arm, so far as its acceptability in the realm of e-commerce is concerned.
The presence of a buying cart designed as well as developed in ColdFusion comes to the aide of the business merchants in a great way, especially when it comes to processing the orders in a seamless way. Online shopping carts that come up with multiple online payment methods are an added asset for these e-businesses, especially in reaching out to a wider spectrum of customers, who are looking forward to shop and make payments in a different way.
In the modern world of e-Commerce, a trustworthy, safe as well as secure online shopping wagons is the keyword to success as this goes a long way in creating the brand value of the product or service offered.
Let us look into some of the ColdFusion shopping cart solutions that help businesses in more than a way.
cf_ezcart
This particular cart from ColdFusion is extremely user-friendly as well as easy to integrate. Besides, it is search engine friendly. This is what makes the difference at the end of the day.
SiteDirector
This online buying cart is powerful, safe as well as user-friendly. Extreme flexibility and robustness coupled with the presence of a number of value added features make this Adobe ColdFusion software highly adorable.
Cartweaver
Cartweaver 4 is supposedly the principal buying cart developed with the help of PHP. This cart can be manned easily by experienced as well as the ones who are navigating for the first time. The cart uses CFBuilder, Eclipse, Adobe Dreamweaver along with some other code editors. The cart works with ColdFusion as well as PHP. From the functional point of view, this makes the tool, especially the 4.02 version a versatile platform for e-commerce.
Slatwall
This is an extremely effective open source platform for B2B as well as B2C enterprises that offer a wide range of e-commerce solutions, flexibility as well as enterprise level functionality. It also comes up with a user-friendly administrator interface that allows managing applications like promotions, product management, customer service, 3rd party integration and the likes. Besides, it also features up-selling along with cross-selling option for the products or services, messaging that are promotion-based, customer service, shipping calculations etc.
CFWebstore
This is yet another entirely integrated web storefront which helps customization of template and creation of a customized store. The cart is available with some value added features like membership functions, option for processing batch orders, role based admin, delayed capture of CC and more.
If we think about the presence of shopping cart tools and their role in providing safe and secure e-commerce solutions, what we have discussed is just the introduction. ColdFusion comes up with a wide variety of solutions, that are specifically designed to serve online businesses of various niches. Hence, there is simply no doubt that with successful implementation and use of ColdFusion, online business will never be the same again.
You can hire developers from top custom ColdFusion development company 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 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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