Question 1

How do I choose between ColdBox and CFWheels for my project?

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Awesome ColdFusion lists both frameworks but doesn't compare them. ColdBox is marketed as an enterprise MVC platform, while CFWheels is Rails-inspired; consider factors like convention over configuration and community support from their respective documentation links.

Question 2

What's the difference between Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee?

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The list includes both engines: Adobe ColdFusion is a commercial product with official support, while Lucee is free and open-source. Lucee is often preferred for cost-saving, but Adobe offers proprietary features and integrations.

Question 3

How to set up testing with TestBox in CFML?

Accepted Answer

Awesome ColdFusion links to TestBox as a BDD testing framework. You'll need to install it via CommandBox (listed in Tools) and refer to its documentation for setup, as the list doesn't provide step-by-step guides.

Question 4

Are there any good free IDEs for ColdFusion development?

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Yes, the list includes editors like CFML extensions for VSCode and Atom, which are free and open-source. These provide syntax highlighting and basic completions, but for full IDE features, Adobe ColdFusion Builder is commercial.

Question 5

How to deploy a CFML application using Docker?

Accepted Answer

The Resources section links to official Docker images for Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee. Use these images as bases in your Dockerfile, and reference community templates like 'lucee5-heroku' for deployment examples.

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