Jeff Peters

In recent months, the term "LAMBDA Box" has taken hold in the CFML community. The idea of a low-cost CFML server based on Linux, Apache, MySQL, and BlueDragon provided a solution for me in early 2003, and resulted in the invention of the term. Let's take a look back at how that box came into existence, and what I've learned about Linux and CFML. The ProblemIn early 2003, I was looking for a way to provide a workgroup server to run internal program management applications for my team of CFML developers. The project in question provides development services for a nationally scoped... (more)

Playing with Arrays

When I found out this month's issue would be a "back to basics" issue, I was torn between several topics that I hope are of interest to every CFML developer. I settled on the array, which is a powerful tool in the hands of a skilled coder. Just to make sure everyone's on board we'll start with the assumption that we need to explore the nature of an array first. Every programming language ... (more)

ColdFusion Feature — Directory Watcher Dangers - A Follow-Up

In the July 2006 issue of CFDJ, I wrote about the Directory Watcher event gateway, and how easy it was to set up and how powerful a tool it could be for managing files and external interfaces. While this is true, there are some potential hazards waiting for the unsuspecting developer who jumps into DW waters without a life preserver. Fortunately, Dave Ferguson has used this particular gat... (more)

ColdFusion Developer's Journal Special "Frameworks" Focus Issue: Fusebox

Simon says, "Build the Pet Market app in Fusebox." Simon says, "Write an article about it."  So I'm sitting on a plane at 35,000 feet, somewhere over the heartlands, writing an article. Having been the driving force behind the creation of the Wegot Widgets reference application project for Fusebox, I think the idea of an "All Pet Market" issue of CFDJ is a great idea. I'm sure each of th... (more)