Eeeeh to each their own... Java is Easier true, but from what I understand C++ is still a contender out there. The tag itself runs faster to make up for the fact that you're going through the JNI. Granted C++ is the more efficent compiler (from what I'm understanding, which makes sense because it is the more mature language). Plus indeed you can do more things with C++ that you can't do with Java (but with Java you can do most of your common tasks a lot easier with less code). So it balances out. Then again I could be wrong...
My preference is C++ granted that's what I started learning. My skills from there should port over easily to Java when I wish to. Sure in some scenarios C++ is overkill, but overkill never hurt anything did it? Gregory Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Pete Freitag [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 3:50 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: RE: CFX Tag Development resources? we have a few free open source Java CFX tags here: http://www.cfdev.com/products/ I think Java is the way to go if your looking to get into CFX development, because you only have to compile it once, and it will run on any platform. Also Since CFMX is Java it can run the tag with less overhead than it can a C++ CFX tag (has to go through JNI). The only reason I would write a C++ CFX is if I had to access operating system specific data (not too common). There aren't that many resources out there for CFX development, there used to be a list on houseoffusion, but mike just took it down recently (there was pretty much zero traffic on it). There are a few CFX developers on this list so I think this may be the best resource for it. _____________________________________________ Pete Freitag CTO, CFDEV.COM ColdFusion Developer Resources http://www.cfdev.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Gregory Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 6:14 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: CFX Tag Development resources? Ok after developing and deploying my first custom tag (well really a modification but...) I'd like to know where there are further resources on CFX Tag development. Either good books or good websites, particularly if there is anything on developing with C++.net. I've already been to Intrafoundation which is a good start. However just like to know more, especially if there is anything new. Any ideas? ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
