Cold Fusion Scripts

ColdFusion has a multitude of features that allow it to integrate with other software. Some of these are Flash forms and controls, XML forms, and Dreamweaver extensions. ColdFusion will also build JavaScript code automatically, a real time-saver for the website developer.

As mentioned under another heading, ColdFusion was originally designed for complex websites that designers know are going to have high traffic. In the event that a site becomes too popular with visitors, this can create major problems, especially if CF has not been used. ColdFusion, on the other hand, will run efficiently on multi-processor machines. With CF, the designer can create a robust website that essentially says, "Bring 'em on! We can handle it!" Such a site can run on clustered servers and will handle a high volume of traffic.

Another huge bonus for having ColdFusion run on the server side of things (no other option) is its cross-browser "transparency." When a script is written in ColdFusion, no one has to worry that the script will run just fine on some PCs but bomb on others. ColdFusion is not affected by either the client's or the end-user's personal or corporate preferences for the Internet. ColdFusion scripts can track the number of visitors and the specific pages they visit, even how long they "stay" on each one.

Many Code Examples on Macromedia's Site

The Macromedia website is complex, as might be expected, and it will take considerable but enjoyable browsing to get an idea of the depth and quantity of topics covered. For beginner to expert, the answers and examples are there, but plan to spend some time. From the Macromedia website, the following is an ActionScript code to tell someone to open a page on a handset:

// opening up a web page
on(keyPress""){
getURL("http://mobile.flashdevices.net/");