>>. I've worked with ASP.NET and Java, and for most web >>applications, I think CF has significant advantages over both of them. And >>as hot as RoR is right now, it's a hard sell in the enterprise and CF isn't.
I can't speak for Ruby, but unfortunately I've found CF is a much harder sell over .NET only because of the cost, whereas a lot of enterprises already have the infrastructure set up to handle .NET applications so they've essentially already paid for it. Plus, cost aside, convincing the IT guys to install CF can be difficult, especially since .NET is already there and they aren't up to speed on the security side of CF. I took a CF class from you Dave, great class, great teacher :), but I've been disappointed I haven't been able to sell any clients on CF yet. Jason Merrill Bank of America Learning & Organization Effectiveness - Technology Solutions >>-----Original Message----- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:flashcoders- >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Watts >>Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:38 PM >>To: Flashcoders mailing list >>Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Best Flash data access way opinions >> >>> ColdFusion is a way for inexperienced coders to code >>> middleware. CF is nowhere near as good as .NET, PHP, Java or >>> Ruby. If you know how to code, don't waste your time with CF >>> and dive right in to one of the far better middleware >>> solutions (Ruby on Rails anyone?). >> >>I would take issue with your description of CF. While it's more approachable >>for inexperienced coders, it makes things easier for experienced application >>developers as well. I've worked with ASP.NET and Java, and for most web >>applications, I think CF has significant advantages over both of them. And >>as hot as RoR is right now, it's a hard sell in the enterprise and CF isn't. >> >>Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software >>http://www.figleaf.com/ >> >>Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized >>instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, >>Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. >>Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>To change your subscription options or search the archive: >>http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> >>Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software >>Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training >>http://www.figleaf.com >>http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
