My recommendation to anyone wanting to get more into CF is to find a
company that specializes in it. It's the only way you'll get to see what
CF is really capable of. Most corporations don't use 1/10th of the CF
power available to them. I believe that in order to get really good with
the software, you'll need to be challenged by people wanting more than you
can deliver, and surrounded by people who can show you how it's done. I
won't say that you can't get good learning by yourself, but it takes a lot
more effort on your part.
Check out the Allaire Partners on the allaire website. I'm sure there is
one near you. When you interview, tell them exactly what you're looking
for: an opportunity to become a CF guru. Most of them will be thrilled to
talk to you. And these days, having URLs means a lot more than a degree.
If actually changing jobs isn't an option now, then join your nearest CFUG.
Network your hiney off and find a couple of "coding partners" who would be
willing to share ideas, code, and provide a CF sounding board.
Sharon
At 08:47 PM 6/4/2000 -0400, Marco Gil wrote:
>Christine,
>
>I find myself in a very similar boat. I am currently in the midst of a
>career change... I have done about 3 websites from scratch using Cold
>Fusion, some more advanced than others but still not utilizing everything
>that CF has to offer.
>
>If you come across any replies that you found very informative with regards
>to further pursuing a career in CF development, by all means forward it to
>me. Thanks again and I hope you find what you're looking for because I to
>am looking for the same :)
>
>Regards,
>
>Marco
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