Well, the book is having pages laid out right now, it'll go to print in a
couple of weeks ... so it is about a month out (until it is in your hands).
But, here's some info ...
* It's a smallish book, similar form factor to my little SQL book, but about
double as thick (400-500 pages). Designed to be easy to carry around.
* It's written to be very readable, and as a reference. Is made up of about
40 chapters (each of only 8-12 pages or so) that are very highly focused.
(One on lists, one on arrays, one on locking, one on stored procedures,
etc). Designed to be able to read up on specific topics quickly and easily
without too many dependencies on prior content. (But is also cross
referenced extensively).
* It is NOT a tutorial, it is a review and reference book. The latter is
key, this book was written to be a desktop reference even after the exam.
* Content is very code centric, very real-world, and has tips and notes on
almost every page.
* Sample tests are included at the end of each chapter. (Answers in an
appendix too).
* And, as a special bonus, the book will include a coupon for money off the
test! (I can't tell you the exact amount, but ... you'll get back over half
of the cost of the book).
And that's all I am saying. :-)
Oh, ok, one last thing ... book was co-authored by Emily Kim, Geoff Bowers,
Matt Bole, and Matt Reider (all well known CF instructors, and some of whom
contributed test content).
--- Ben
PS I'll post more details when it is about to ship.
-----Original Message-----
From: Daryl Fullerton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 9:56 AM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: Books on CF,
Ben,
Any hints on whats in the Certified ColdFusion Developer Study Guide
chapters etc, format, layout.
Sneak preview??????? Any Chance??
Cheers
Daryl
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Forta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 11 February 2001 12:54
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: Books on CF,
<grin>
Nah, I've always encouraged others to write. It's a big pond, room for
lots
of fish. Fact of the matter remains that people buy more than one book,
and
the more books there are helps increase the size of the CF community
which
in turn helps sell more books. Unfortunately the only "other books" back
in
the CF3 era left much to be desired - it's good to see that that is
changing
(no, I have not seen al of those books, but I have seen some, and I know
some of the authors, so ...)
--- Ben
-----Original Message-----
From: Aidan Whitehall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2001 6:21 AM
To: CF-Talk
Subject: RE: Books on CF,
> * My two CF books (published by Que) are being revised for CF5.
> * The Mastering book (Sybex) is being revised for CF5 too.
> * My "Certified ColdFusion Developer Study Guide" ships in a
> few weeks.
> * McGraw Hill is also working on a title.
> * The O'Reilly book should ship soon (Rob Brooks-Bilson's title).
> * Prima has another one in the works.
> As I said, lots of books on the way.
Now that's one *confident* author... plugging his competitors books as
well
;-)
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