The document introduces ColdFusion 9 and ColdFusion Builder, highlighting their capabilities in web development and integration with various technologies. It emphasizes ColdFusion's ease of use, technical strengths, and its advantages in enterprise services, including enhanced UI controls, database integration, and advanced caching. Additionally, it provides insights into new features like server management tools and code enhancements that streamline development processes.

1. AdobeUser Group Tour 2009An introduction to ColdFusion 9 and ColdFusion Builder

2. About me1973Web development200919982005199120071999Physics Studies

3. ColdFusionWHAT’S COLDFUSION?

10. ColdFusion Population Growth

11. ColdFusionMedia CoverageColdFusion 8 Awards Best in Web DevelopmentBest Web Services solutionBest in Web DevelopmentIndustry analysts are starting to “get it”

12. Recommending ColdFusion for new projects

13. Encourage ColdFusion expansion in existing organizations"...ColdFusion can provide unique value that is not fully addressed by any competing alternative technology. Most notably, ColdFusion is unmatched by any competitor for ease of use and technical capabilities. When we combine this with cross-platform deployment, and significant integration into both Java and .NET, ColdFusion stands out as a compelling solution for many IT challenges."

14. So…What is ColdFusion?Web Scripting language(CFML + CFScript)

15. Enterprise Services

16. JEE application serverCF is productivity layer that adds value through a set of tags, functions and services that run on top of JEE…OR…« Flexis to ActionScript as CFML is to Java »Peter Elst (Scotch On The Road 2009)

17. Centaur & BoltWhat We Know

18. CentaurThemesIntegrationPDF Enhancements

19. Office FilesRichnessFlash Builder 4 Integration

20. Exposed Service Layer

21. AIR Online OfflineProductivityCF Builder

22. ORM

23. Server ManagerRichness

24. CentaurExposed Service LayerDirect access to ColdFusion servicesQuery ServiceMailDocument ServicesImagingCharting/GraphsExchangeMore…Available as SOAP & AMF16

25. CentaurRich Internet ApplicationsAS3 / MXML Libraries for Adobe FlexConsumer CF ServicesAS3 Data Persistence Library for Adobe AIROnline / Offline Data Synchronization

26. CentaurEnhanced UI ControlsPowerful new controlsVideo / Audio PlayerMulti-File UploadEnhanced Data GridAccordion NavigationProgress IndicatorConfirm & AlertButtons / SlidersGoogle MapsThemes - Easy to skin and styleMultiple designs included1818

27. RICHNESSDEMOS

28. Integration

29. CentaurPDF Enhancements Add/Remove Headers and FootersOptimize PDF’sRemove Unused ElementsExtract ContentTextImages21

30. CentaurOffice InteroperabilityCreate, Read & Update Excel SpreadsheetsDynamically generate PowerPoint PresentationsCreate Flash Presentations fromPowerPoint2222

31. CentaurPortal IntegrationEasily build ColdFusion powered content for industry leading portal serversBuilt-in support for portlet standardsJSR-168 & JSR-268Web Services for Remote Portlets (WSRP)WebSphereSharepoint webparts

32. CentaurSearch EnhancementsEnhanced search supportClassic Search: Autonomy Verity K2 Enhanced Search: Apache Lucene / SolrOpen source and unrestricted

33. CentaurMail EnhancementCFIMAPView FoldersRead MessagesMove Messages

34. INTEGRATIONDEMO

35. Productivity

36. CentaurCFML Enhancements Explicit local scope for private function variables<cfset LOCAL.myvar = 1 /> in addition to <cfset var myVar = 1 />Implicit getters/setters – based on CFPROPERTYImport & Newkeyword

37. CentaurCFML Enhancements Server.cfconServerStart()Defined via ColdFusion AdministratorNested CFTRANSACTIONCFFINALLY / finallyCFCONTINUE2929

38. CentaurCFSCRIPT Enhancements New Operators abort ["message"]exit ["methodName"]include "template"param [type] name [=defaultValue]throw "message“rethrow30

39. CentaurCFSCRIPT Enhancements Full language support for CFSCRIPTFully define functions and componentsJavaDoc style notation for documentation and metadata31

40. CentaurServer ManagerDesktop application for monitoring and managing ColdFusion serversFlex-based AIR applicationRun as a background serviceSystem notification & alertsMulti-Instance / Cluster ManagementManage / Apply settings for multiple serversDatasources, Mappings, etc.Apply HotfixesDeploy Scheduled TasksMore…

41. CentaurAdvanced CachingObject CacheSave / Retrieve objects from a built-in cacheProgrammatic access to cache metadata / propertiescacheGet()cachePut()cacheGetMetaData()etc.Template CacheCache page fragment or entire templates33

42. CentaurDatabase to Code (ORM) Save CFC data to a database without SQLBuild database independent applicationsBi-directional (CFC  Database)Access to Hibernate internals3434

43. BoltColdFusion IDEEclipse-based EditorHTML, DOM & CSS Code AssistCFML Code AssistCFML InsightFTP SupportSnippetsAptanaPlugin SupportCFML DebuggingLog ViewerExtensible with CFMLFramework Scaffolding Code GenerationProject TasksWhatever you want35

44. EXTENDING BOLTDEMO

45. Why you should care about ColdFusion RADEasy to learnShort Development CycleEasy to MaintainSecurity made simpleOut of the Box Services

46. Easy Integration into existing Data CenterACROBAT READERDocuments / FormsFLASH PLAYERFlex / FlashFlex / AJAX / PDFFLASH REMOTINGFLASH REMOTINGAJAX REMOTING.NETLocal / RemoteLEGACYCOM / CORBANETWORKEmail / FTP / LDAPDATARDBMS/XMLWEB SERVICESSOAP / RESTMOBILE DEVICESSMS / HTMLWEB BROWSERHTML / AJAXWEB SERVICESSOAP / XMLEXCHANGEContacts / CalendarMail / TasksEXCHANGEContacts / CalendarMail / Tasks

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48. Centaur & BoltMore to come…

49. SoonCentaur/BoltPublic Beta 41

50. Sometime in 2009Centaur/BoltRelease Date 42

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