Question 1

How do I set up FW/1 with the Lucee CFML engine?

Accepted Answer

Follow the README instructions by installing CommandBox, then start a server with 'box server start cfengine=lucee@5 port=8500'. This sets up a local environment where you can run the included applications and tests, as detailed in the running tests section.

Question 2

FW/1 vs ColdBox: which should I use for my ColdFusion project?

Accepted Answer

FW/1 is lighter and emphasizes convention over configuration, ideal for simpler, structured apps. ColdBox is more feature-rich with a larger ecosystem, better for complex enterprise applications. Choose based on your project's need for simplicity versus extensibility.

Question 3

Does FW/1 support building RESTful APIs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FW/1 can be used to build REST APIs by structuring controllers and views appropriately, but it doesn't have built-in REST-specific features like automatic routing or serialization, so some manual work is required for JSON responses and endpoint handling.

Question 4

How to add user authentication in an FW/1 application?

Accepted Answer

Authentication in FW/1 typically involves custom implementation in controllers or using middleware, as the framework doesn't provide built-in auth modules. You can integrate third-party libraries or write your own logic for sessions and security checks.

Question 5

Can I use FW/1 with a JavaScript front-end like React?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FW/1 can serve as a backend API for front-end frameworks, but it's primarily designed for server-rendered views. You'll need to set up controllers to return JSON data and handle CORS if necessary, which may require additional configuration.

Question 6

Is FW/1 still actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the project shows recent activity with GitHub Actions workflows for testing and deployment, and the community resources like the wiki and blog are updated, indicating ongoing support and maintenance from the development team.

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