CFScript Reference
Comprehensive documentation for CFScript, the scripting language for ColdFusion and Lucee.
What is CFScript Reference?
CFScript Documentation is a comprehensive reference guide for CFScript, the scripting language used in ColdFusion and Lucee platforms. It provides detailed explanations of syntax, functions, and language features that help developers write cleaner, more maintainable server-side code. The documentation serves as an essential resource for anyone working with CFML-based applications.
ColdFusion and Lucee developers who need authoritative documentation for writing and understanding CFScript code, particularly those transitioning from tag-based CFML or learning modern ColdFusion development practices.
This documentation offers a centralized, comprehensive reference that's specifically focused on CFScript, filling a gap in official documentation and providing clear examples and explanations that help developers write better code more efficiently.
Overview
Documentation for CFScript
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning CFScript syntax and best practices
- Transitioning from tag-based CFML to script-based development
- Looking up specific CFScript functions and their parameters
- Understanding differences between ColdFusion and Lucee CFScript implementations
- Finding code examples for common ColdFusion programming tasks
- Reference documentation while writing or debugging CFScript code
Not Ideal For
- Developers needing interactive coding environments with real-time feedback and exercises
- Teams requiring version-specific API documentation for the latest ColdFusion releases
- Projects that heavily use CFML tags and need integrated documentation covering both tags and script
Pros & Cons
Pros
Documents all CFScript syntax elements and operators, providing a one-stop reference for language fundamentals as highlighted in the key features.
Offers real-world code examples that demonstrate best practices and common use cases, enhancing learning and application based on the documentation's philosophy.
Applicable to both Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee CFML, making it versatile for developers across platforms, as specified in the platform coverage.
Focuses on contemporary CFScript enhancements, helping developers stay current with language evolution, per the modern syntax guide.
Cons
As a single markdown file (cfscript.md), it lacks advanced features like search, interactive navigation, or versioned content, making it less user-friendly for large references.
Relies on GitHub contributions for updates, which may not keep pace with official ColdFusion releases or bug fixes, risking outdated information.
Primarily focused on CFScript, so developers needing comprehensive CFML tag references will need additional resources, as it doesn't cover tag syntax integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Projects
Railo DocumentationRailo is an Open Source CFML Server
CFML Tags to CFScript ReferenceA collection of examples defining how to convert CFML code blocks written in tags to CFScript.
Adobe ColdFusion DocumentationThe Official Adobe ColdFusion docs
Lucee WikiOfficial Lucee Documentation
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