ColdFusion MX: Programming and Application Framework

Summary:

This course covers programming elements including variable scoping and flow-control statements, which are key to building useful ColdFusion applications.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Scope and lock variables
Use the flow control statements CFIF, CFSWITCH, and CFLOOP
Link pages using the application framework
Track users using Client and Session variables

Outline:

Understanding CF variables
Setting variables with CFSET
Variable scope
Basics of program flow
Looping
Manipulating the page
A dynamic example
The application framework
Application.cfm and OnRequestEnd.cfm
Variables for applications
Tracking users within sessions
Tracking users across sessions
Locking variables
CF development frameworks

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about designing Web and database applications with ColdFusion MX.

Prerequisites:

ColdFusion MX: Introduction and InstallationColdFusion MX: Talking With the DatabaseColdFusion MX: Displaying Data

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Macromedia is a registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Coldfusion is a registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Flash™ is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc.
Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Internet Explorer® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Java and JSP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.

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