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Adobe ColdFusion 8 Web Application Construction Kit, Volume 1: Getting Started

Name: Adobe ColdFusion 8 Web Application Construction Kit, Volume 1: Getting Started
ISBN: 9780321515483

by Ben Forta, Raymond Camden, Charlie Arehart

September 2007

Intermediate to advanced

600 pages

20h 21m

English

Adobe Press

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Copyright
Dedications
Acknowledgments
Ben Forta
Raymond Camden
Charlie Arehart
Biographies
Ben Forta
Raymond Camden
Charlie Arehart

Introduction
Who Should Use This Book
How to Use This Book
Getting Started
Introducing ColdFusion
The Basics
Understanding ColdFusion
The Dynamic Page Advantage
Understanding Web Applications
What Is ColdFusion?
ColdFusion and Your Intranet, Extranet, and Portal
ColdFusion Explained
The ColdFusion Application Server
The ColdFusion Markup Language
Linking to External Applications
Extending ColdFusion
Inside ColdFusion 8
Powered by ColdFusion
Choosing a Development Environment
Using Adobe Dreamweaver
Why Use Dreamweaver for ColdFusion Development
A Brief Introduction to Dreamweaver
Dreamweaver ColdFusion Support
Getting Started
Working with Files
Using Eclipse
Why Use Eclipse for ColdFusion Development
A Brief Introduction to Eclipse
Eclipse ColdFusion Support
Getting Started
Using Perspectives
Working with Files
Creating Files
Saving, Closing, and Opening Files
Accessing the ColdFusion Administrator
Logging Into (and Out of) the ColdFusion Administrator
Using the ColdFusion Administrator
Creating a Data Source
Defining a Mail Server
Enabling Debugging
Viewing Settings
Previewing ColdFusion
Preparing to Learn ColdFusion
Using Dreamweaver Code Generation
Preparing to Create an Application
Creating an Application in Dreamweaver
Trying It Yourself
Browsing the Examples and Tutorials
Conclusion
Building the Databases
Database Fundamentals
Databases: A Definition
Where Are Databases Used?
Clarification of Database-Related Terms
Data Types
Using a Database
A Database Primer
Understanding Relational Databases
Primary and Foreign Keys
Different Kinds of Relationships
Multi-Table Relationships
Indexes
Using Indexes
Indexing on More than One Column
Understanding the Various Types of Database Applications
Shared File–Based Databases
Client/Server–Based Databases
Which Database Product to Use
Understanding the OWS Database Tables
The Films Table
The Expenses Table
The Directors Table
The FilmsDirectors Table
The Actors Table
The FilmsActors Table
The FilmsRatings Table
The UserRoles Table
The Contacts Table
The Merchandise Table
The MerchandiseOrders Table
The MerchandiseOrdersItems Table
Introducing SQL
Understanding Data Sources
Creating a Data Source
Preparing to Write SQL Queries
Creating Queries
Sorting Query Results
Filtering Data
Filtering on a Single Column
Filtering on Multiple Columns
The AND and OR Operators
Evaluation Precedence
WHERE Conditions
SQL Data Manipulation
Adding Data
Using the INSERT Statement
Understanding INSERT
Modifying Data
Understanding UPDATE
Making Global Updates
Deleting Data
Using ColdFusion
The Basics of CFML
Working with Templates
Creating Templates
Saving Templates
Executing Templates
Templates Explained
Using Functions
Using Variables
Variable Naming
Using Prefixes
Working with Expressions
Building Expressions
When to Use #, and When Not To
Using ColdFusion Data Types
Lists
Arrays
Structures
“Dumping” Expressions
Commenting Your Code
Programming with CFML
Working with Conditional Processing
If Statements
Basic If Statements
Multiple-Condition If Statements
If and Else
Multiple If Statements
Putting It All Together
Switch Statements
Using Looping
The Index Loop
The List Loop
Nested Loops
Reusing Code
Revisiting Variables
Creating Data-Driven Pages
Accessing Databases
Static Web Pages
Dynamic Web Pages
Understanding Data-Driven Templates
The Dynamic Advantage
Displaying Database Query Results
Displaying Data Using Lists
Displaying Data Using Tables
Using Result Variables
Grouping Result Output
Using Data Drill-Down
Introducing Dynamic SQL
Implementing Data Drill-Down Interfaces
Displaying Data Using Frames
Debugging Dynamic Database Queries
The Basics of Structured Development
Understanding Structured Development
Single-Tier Applications
Multi-Tier Applications
Introducing ColdFusion Components
Creating Your First CFC
The <cfcomponent> Tag
The <cffunction> Tag
The <cfreturn> Tag
The <cfargument> Tag
Using ColdFusion Components
Using Dreamweaver CFC Support
More On Using ColdFusion Components
Where to Save CFCs
Unit Testing
Documenting ColdFusion Components
ColdFusion Forms
Using Forms
Creating Forms
Using HTML Form Tags
Form Submission Error Messages
Processing Form Submissions
Processing Text Submissions
Processing Check Boxes and Radio Buttons
Processing List Boxes
Processing Text Areas
Processing Buttons
Creating Dynamic SQL Statements
Building Truly Dynamic Statements
Understanding Dynamic SQL
Concatenating SQL Clauses
Creating Dynamic Search Screens
Form Data Validation
Understanding Form Validation
Comparing Server-Side and Client-Side Validation
Pros and Cons of Each Option
Using Server-Side Validation
Using Manual Server-Side Validation
Using <cfparam> Server-Side Validation
Using Automatic Server-Side Validation
Using Client-Side Validation
Understanding Client-Side Validation
Client-Side Validation Via <cfform>
Extending <cfinput> Validation Options
Specifying an Input Mask
Validation on the Server and Client
Preventing Multiple Form Submissions
Putting It All Together
Using Forms to Add or Change Data
Adding Data with ColdFusion
Creating an Add Record Form
Processing Additions
Introducing <cfinsert>
Controlling <cfinsert> Form Fields
Collecting Data for More Than One INSERT
<cfinsert> vs. SQL INSERT
Updating Data with ColdFusion
Building a Data Update Form
Processing Updates
Introducing <cfupdate>
<cfupdate> vs. SQL UPDATE
Deleting Data with ColdFusion
Reusing Forms
Creating a Complete Application
Beyond HTML Forms: ColdFusion-Powered Ajax
Using the Extended Controls
ColdFusion Extended Form Controls
Working with Ajax
Using Bindings
Graphing, Printing, and Reporting
Generating Graphs
Building Simple Charts
Formatting Your Charts
Using Multiple Data Series
Drilling Down from Charts
Additional Charting Topics
Plotting Individual Points with <cfchartdata>
Using Charts with Flash Remoting
Creating Printable Pages
Using the <cfdocument> Tag
Controlling Output Using the <cfdocumentitem> Tag
Defining Sections with <cfdocumentsection>
Generating Reports
Understanding the ColdFusion Report Builder
Using the Setup Wizard
Introducing the ColdFusion Report Builder
Using the Report Wizard
Running Your Reports
Invoking Reports from Within ColdFusion Code
And a Whole Lot More, Too
Debugging and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ColdFusion Applications
Understanding What Can Go Wrong
Debugging Web Server Configuration Problems
Debugging Database Driver Errors
Debugging SQL Statement or Logic Errors
Debugging URL and Path Problems
Debugging Form Problems
Using the ColdFusion Debugging Options
Classic Debugging
Dockable Debugging
Dreamweaver Debugging
Using Debugging Options
Using Tracing
Code Timing
Using the ColdFusion Log Files
Preventing Problems
Building ColdFusion Applications
Planning an Application
Getting Started on Your Application
Defining the Project
Knowing the Players
Fact Finding
Planning the Process
Design Documents
Planning the Testing Phase
While You Are Working
Charting Page Flow
Include Files and Custom Tags
Commenting Style
Naming Conventions
Keeping the Directory Structure in Mind
Moving Targets and Feature Creep
Introducing the Web Application Framework
Using Application.cfc
Placement of Application.cfc
Application.cfc Structure
A Basic Application.cfc Template
Using onRequestEnd()
Using Application Variables
What Are Application Variables?
When to Use Application Variables
Using the Application.cfc Component
Using Application Variables
Initializing Application Variables
Putting Application Variables to Work
Customizing the Look of Error Messages
Introducing the <cferror> Tag
Request vs. Exception Error Templates
Creating a Customized Request Error Page
Additional ERROR Variables
Creating a Customized Exception Error Page
Using the OnError Method
Handling Missing Templates
Using onMissingTemplate
Special Considerations
Using Locks to Protect Against Race Conditions
What Is a Race Condition?
<cflock> Tag Syntax
Using Exclusive Locks
Using ReadOnly Locks
Using Named Locks instead of SCOPE
Nested Locks and Deadlocks
Locking with ColdFusion 5 and Earlier
Application Variable Timeouts
Adjusting Timeouts Using APPLICATIONTIMEOUT
Adjusting Timeouts Using the ColdFusion Administrator
Using onRequest()
Working with Sessions
Addressing the Web’s Statelessness
The Problem of Maintaining State
Solutions Provided by ColdFusion
Choosing Which Type of Variables to Use
Using Cookies to Remember Preferences
Introducing the COOKIE Scope
A Simple Cookie Exercise
Using Cookies
Gaining More Control with <cfcookie>
Sharing Cookies with Other Applications
Cookie Limitations
Using Client Variables
How Do Client Variables Work?
Enabling Client Variables
Using Client Variables
Deleting Client Variables
Adjusting How Client Variables Are Stored
Using Client Variables Without Requiring Cookies
Storing Complex Data Types in Client Variables
Using Session Variables
What Are Session Variables?
Enabling Session Variables
Using Session Variables
Using Session Variables for Multiple-Page Data Entry
When Does a Session End?
Using Session Variables Without Requiring Cookies
Other Examples of Session Variables
Working with onSessionStart and onSessionEnd
Locking Revisited
Sessions and the <cflock> Tag
Appendixes
Installing ColdFusion and Development Environments
ColdFusion 8
The Different Flavors of ColdFusion 8
Preinstallation Checklist
Choosing Your Hardware
Checking Your Web Server
Installing ColdFusion on Windows and MAC OS X
Installing ColdFusion on Linux and Unix
Installing the ColdFusion Report Builder
Dreamweaver CS3
Eclipse
Samples and Data Files
What to Install
Installing the OWS Files
Sample Application Data Files
Sample Application Data Files
The Actors Table
The Contacts Table
The Directors Table
Primary Key
Foreign Keys
The Expenses Table
The Films Table
Primary Key
Foreign Keys
The FilmsActors Table
The FilmsDirectors Table
The FilmsRatings Table
The Merchandise Table
The MerchandiseOrders Table
The MerchandiseOrdersItems Table
The UserRoles Table
Primary Key
Foreign Keys
Interacting with Email
Sending Email from ColdFusion
Introducing the <cfmail> Tag
Specifying a Mail Server in the Administrator
Sending Email Messages
Sending Data-Driven Mail
Sending HTML-Formatted Mail
Adding Custom Mail Headers
Adding Attachments
Overriding the Default Mail Server Settings
Retrieving Email with ColdFusion
Introducing the <cfpop> Tag
Retrieving the List of Messages
Receiving and Deleting Messages
Receiving Attachments
Creating Automated POP Agents
Online Commerce
Building E-commerce Sites
Common Commerce-Site Elements
Using a Secure Server
Creating Storefronts
Displaying Individual Items
Collecting Items into a Store
Creating Shopping Carts
Storing Cart Information
Building a Shopping Cart
Encapsulating the Shopping Cart in a Custom Tag
A ColdFusion Component Version of the Shopping Cart
Payment Processing
Payment-Processing Solutions
Processing a Payment
Processing a Complete Order
Creating the Checkout Page
Other Commerce-Related Tasks
Order Tracking
Order Fulfillment
Cancellations, Returns, and Refunds
Inventory Tracking
Reporting
Securing Your Applications
Options for Securing Your Application
SSL Encryption
HTTP Basic Authentication
Application-Based Security
ColdFusion’s <cflogin> Framework
ColdFusion Sandbox Security
Operating System Security
Using ColdFusion to Control Access
Deciding What to Protect
Using Session Variables for Authentication
Checking and Maintaining Login Status
Restricting Access to Your Application
Creating a Login Page
Verifying the Login Name and Password
Personalizing Based on Login
Being Careful with Passed Parameters
Other Scenarios
Using ColdFusion’s <cflogin> Framework
Tags and Functions Provided by the <cflogin> Framework
Using <cflogin> and <cfloginuser>
Using getAuthUser() in Your Application Pages
Using Roles to Dynamically Restrict Functionality
Using Operating System Security
Defending Against Cross-Site Scripting

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