thanks Jeffry - Kinley

>From: Jeffry Houser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: CF-Talk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Session variables
>Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 09:59:54 -0800
>
>   That is confusing.  I think perhaps even a bit misleading.
>
>   My understanding is that session variables reside in a shared memory
>space.  The reason for using CFLOCK is to prevent multiple accesses to that
>shared memory space, because they can get in each other's way and corrupt
>data.  I do not understand why frames would have any affect on it.
>
>    FYI, I have heard of experiences with inconsistent results when two
>developers have been working on the same site (separate code) and not
>locking session variables.  If it can happen on a site w/ two people.. it
>can happen on a site w/ more than two people.
>
>At 12:18 AM 11/08/2001 -0800, you wrote:
> >I am totally confused...
> >
> >In "Mastering Coldfusion 4.5 by Arman Danesh":
> >
> >"Although session variables are not shared between clients, it is still
> >possible for one client to have multiple threaded access to a session
> >variable.  This could occur if frames are used, or if the user decides to
> >reload or refresh the page."
> >
> >Is this true? Session variables are not shared between clients.  I should
> >only be using <CFLOCK> tags when session variables are being used within
> >frames.
> >
> >What is the normal rule of thumb?
> >
> >Totally confused...
> >
> >Help! - Kinley
> >
> >
> >
>
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