Jim Davies puts out good stuff all the time. We already have one of his articles relating to locking shared scopes. Here is another on the whole issue of Variables Scopes etc. Thanks Jim.
This shows how to install ColdFusion MX on a Unix operating system such as Linux
in the “silent” mode using a “properties” file. Silent mode gives greater option
capabilities and using a properties file makes it easier to install CFMX on multiple
systems with the same installation settings.
This interesting blog discussion on bandwidth usage for streaming audio/video
was pointed out by Michael Dinowitz. It centers around the Flash Communication
Server.
Simon Horwith a leading luminary with Fig Leaf Software has established a web based resource for ColdFusion developers. There are two good papers up there. One is on the XML, XPATH, XLST capabilities in ColdFusion MX. The other on Error Handling in CFMX. Thanks Simon. Btw sorry about this “feast or [...]
A lot going on at Macromedia at present. They just released Flash Communication Server 1.5. The improvements include “support for HTTP Tunneling, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Linux, and MP3s; enhanced audio support and administration; and a new, improved model for adding capacity”. More details can be found here.
The upcoming DevNet Resource Kit Volume 3 has some interesting features for us all. Including Custom Tags and Advanced Data Manipulation Components for CFMX, Flash UI Components Set 5, Advanced Data Aggregation for Flash and many other development aids. Details are here.
This is a classic and always good to refer back to when we find ourselves in a swamp up to our bottoms in crocdiles! Ben Forta’’s 10 Commandments for CF Coding.
Macromedia just launched Updater 3 for ColdFusion MX you can fid it here.
There has been a fair amount of heat and discussion about the new web site that Macromedia launched several weeks ago. Here is a link to MM’’s thoughts, observations etc. There is also an interesting overview of the infrastructure.
Here is where you can find all the current updaters for Macromedia products. Thanks to Sean Corfield for this information.
