CFML
CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language) is an open source and commercial (JIT) compiled dynamic and loosely typed JVM scripting language that embodies classic OO, and functional programming, making it easy to learn, fun to use. CFML brings the power and scalability of the J2EE ecosystem but without the boilerplate of Java.
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About CFML
ColdFusion (CFML) is a JVM scripting language whose syntax is similar to C or JavaScript. It JIT compiles to byte code that runs on the JVM but is dynamic and loosely typed, making it fast and easy to develop in. CF is a multi-paradigmed language, supporting classical OO and functional programming.
CFML also has a built-in tag-based templating language that makes it ideal for web apps. It runs in a J2EE container with many bundled libraries that make it very productive without the need to install many packages. CFML has native support for zip files, PDF and Excel generation, E-mails, FTP, HTTP, S3 file systems, ESAPI security libraries, JDBC drivers, JSON and REST APIs.
CFML can also leverage any Java project by dropping the jars in project and directly instantiating Java objects in your code. You can learn more about basic syntax and first class data types in this guide: Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100 Minutes
Key Features of CFML
Batteries included
Be productive without installing many packages. Just about anything you need comes bundled.
Use the power of Java
Need something extra? Drop in jars and instantiate Java objects directly.
Robust template language
Easy, HTML-like syntax ideal for building a wide variety of web applications.
JIT compilation
Compiles to byte code and is dynamically evaluated on the Java Virtual Machine.
Multi-paradigm
Supports classical Object Oriented as well as functional programming.
Built for the web
Easily access databases, natively convert HTML to PDF, parse XML, spin up APIs, or write to S3.
Batteries included
Be productive without installing many packages. Just about anything you need comes bundled.
Use the power of Java
Need something extra? Drop in jars and instantiate Java objects directly.
Robust template language
Easy, HTML-like syntax ideal for building a wide variety of web applications.
JIT compilation
Compiles to byte code and is dynamically evaluated on the Java Virtual Machine.
Multi-paradigm
Supports classical Object Oriented as well as functional programming.
Built for the web
Easily access databases, natively convert HTML to PDF, parse XML, spin up APIs, or write to S3.
