Some of My Favorite CF_Places

I noticed recently that when asked by a fellow ColdFusion programmer on how to perform a task, I frequently point them to one of a short list of ColdFusion related web sites. Truth be known, much of my programming capability comes from checking out these sites when I run into a need.

I thought it might be nice to compile the list into one place. Maybe someone else will find a good site about which they were unaware. Maybe someone will even let me know of a good site about which I was unaware.

Without further ado (and in no order):

• cflib.org: If you ever find yourself needing a function that ColdFusion doesn't have, check this site. It is likely that someone has already written the function that you need.
• cfopen.org: If you need some functionality (other than a simple function) for ColdFusion but you aren't willing to pay for it, this is your place. A collection of free and open-source ColdFusion projects. Take advantage of the generosity of others.
• cfczone.org: Need a CFC? This is a good place to look. Better yet, sign up for the CFCDev list and read discussions by people creating CFCs. I have learned a great deal from this list and I still have so much more to learn.
• cftagstore.com: Need a ColdFusion program? If you are willing to pay for it, then cftagstore might have what you are looking for.
• communitymx.com: An online magazine on Macromedia software and web development. You can pay per article or sign up for a membership. They also have a few free articles. The content is really superb.
  
• houseoffusion.com: Home of CF-Talk, the most popular mailing list dedicated to ColdFusion.
• macromedia.com: I guess I can't leave out this site. It includes a popular Forum on ColdFusion and the Macromedia Exchange (a collection of free and not-so-free ColdFusion/Flash/Dreamweaver components/extensions).
  
• MXNA: MXNA is the Macromedia XML News Aggregator. This is a compilation of several blogs (this one included on ColdFusion and other Macromedia topics. Lots of people have great stuff to say. I highly recommend an occasional visit.