The Quest to Modernize ColdFusion (Middleware-Earth Memoirs# 8)????

Greetings, noble guardians of Middleware-Earth! As the hobbits had their Shire, and the elves their Rivendell, we too find solace in the timeless land of ColdFusion. But just as Middle-Earth had to evolve, so must our beloved CFML language. Let this newsletter serve as your map through the treacherous lands of obsolescence.

Why You Must Modernize Your ColdFusion ???

• Stagnation = Desolation: Just as the dark forces threatened Middle-Earth, not modernizing beckons the shadow of irrelevance over our coding kingdoms.
• The Scourge of Legacy: Many a CIO awaits the dark omens of security checks, revealing their reliance on an aged ColdFusion. This is not the path of the wise.
• Inspiration Over Procrastination: ColdFusion wizards need a nudge, a spark! By modernizing, they not only champion the language's evolution but also wield the latest tools and methods of modern development.

CF, Henry Ford and the Faster Horse Fable ??????????

• Though its origin is as debated as the existence of Tom Bombadil, Ford's supposed quip about customers asking for faster horses rather than the new cars they really needed, speaks to us. Like the races of Middle-Earth, we too must adapt and innovate. Beyond tag based CFML to CFscript. Beyond legacy coding to modern objects, frameworks and CommandBox.?
• ColdFusion, born in the age of Boromir and Aragorn (1995, that is), has seen its share of paradigm shifts. It started as the trusty steed, transformed into the swiftest chariot, and now, it transcends realms with cloud magic, container conjurations and AI integrations.

Why Some Kingdoms (aka companies) Resist the Future of Modern CF ????

• Fear of the Unknown: Venturing beyond familiar territories is daunting. (Hobbits, too, initially preferred their comfy burrows!)
• Overwhelm by Complexity: Some deem the new modern CF ways too intricate, a puzzle like the doors to Moria.
• Drowning in Code: The weight of maintaining legacy scrolls of code can be as heavy as the One Ring itself.
• Dread of Mishaps: The fear of the Palantír (so to speak) glitching or breaking your app during modernization.
• Ignorance is NOT Bliss: Unawareness of the latest incantations / new CF tools and methods can be a curse.
• Resource Constraints: Like a dragon hoarding gold, time and treasures in the Kingdom are sometimes scarce.

Harness the Power of New Alchemies ????

• Programming languages of the younger realms might sound enchanting with their new tools, but remember: ColdFusion too possesses a treasury of modern add-ons and cutting edge tools.
• By harnessing modern ColdFusion tools, not only will you become the Gandalf of your realm. You can attract fellow skilled mages. And rekindle the fire in your dev team's spirit.

An Oracle Speaks ???? Brad Wood , the esteemed sage from Ortus Solutions, has divined:

“[ColdFusion] solves my problems, and it solves them more quickly and easily. That’s why I’m proud to use ColdFusion. Because of how productive it makes me and the modern language it’s become.”?

Hear more from the Ortus oracle Brad “CommandBox” Wood in the CF Alive episode “029 Design Patterns for amazing app architecture (16 patterns), with Brad Wood”

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Dear defenders of Middleware-Earth, stay tuned. Next week, we unveil a simple yet profound elixir to ensure you wield the most-modern ColdFusion coding. Until then, may your code remain bug-free, and your servers evergreen! ??????

P.S. If your ancestral CF application feels as heavy as the One Ring upon Bilbo's heart, worry not, dear "Frodo of CF"! Reach out to me in a whisper, Elf courier Contact form or DM and, like loyal Gandalf in the shadows of Mordor, we are here to support, modernize and maintain it. Together, let's breathe new life into your CF creation and drive away the shadows lurking in the chasms of Mount Doom. ????