Learn COLDFUSION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 20, 2025
Learning Path
Start with basic CFML tags
Learn script syntax and variables
Master database queries and CFCs
Understand session/application management
Explore APIs and modern CFML features
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: CFML basics and syntax
Week 2: Database integration and queries
Week 3: Components and modular code
Week 4: REST APIs and web services
Interview Questions
What is ColdFusion used for?
Difference between CFML tags and script syntax?
How do you connect to a database in CFML?
Explain CFCs and their usage
How do you manage session and application scope?
Cheat Sheet
CFSET - assign variables
CFOUTPUT - output dynamic content
CFQUERY - execute database queries
CFFUNCTION / CFC - reusable components
CFIF / CFLOOP - conditionals and loops
Books
ColdFusion Web Application Construction Kit
Learning CFML
Modern ColdFusion Developer's Guide
CFML By Example
Advanced ColdFusion Techniques
Tutorials
Getting Started with CFML
Database Queries in CFML
CFCs and Modular Design
Building REST APIs in CFML
Modern CFML Best Practices
Official Docs
Adobe ColdFusion Documentation
Lucee CFML Documentation
CFML Reference and Guides
Community Links
Adobe ColdFusion forums
Lucee CFML community
StackOverflow CFML questions
CFML Slack and Discord communities
GitHub repositories for CFML examples
Community Support
Adobe ColdFusion forums
Lucee CFML community
CFML Slack channels and Discords
StackOverflow CFML questions
CFML GitHub repositories and samples