> to pure Java -- this would (potentially) improve performance and
> broaden the acceptance/use of the CF language
Well Said!
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Applebaum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: Blackstone Strong Typing? was Re: CFX_FileReadLn
> On Jul 8, 2004, at 10:04 AM, Matt Robertson wrote:
>
> > One of the avowed tenets of Blackstone is to go back to CF's roots --
> > a simple RAD tool that allows fast everyman productivity out of the
> > box. Seems like strong typing goes in the other direction.
> >
> > Just an observation.
> >
>
> Interesting... I hadn't heard that tenet -- I hope it is true, because
> it is truly one of CF's strong points.
>
> But it also appears that they are implementing things like listeners
> which are certainly not targeted to the tenet.
>
> Another big advantage of CF (IMO) is its rather complete implementation
> of complex constructs (tags, functions, scopes, data structures, CFCs).
>
> Now, "everyman" can write CF programs for years and never visit things
> like, cfobject, quotedValueList(), structures, etc. -- but they are
> there, waiting to be used, should the need arise:
>
> --- By "everyman" as he becomes more experienced, more proficient.
>
> --- By advanced programmers who also can realize CF's power and RAD
> capability.
>
> I kinda' think that MACR & NA want developers to use CFML for continued
> development, rather than just a "PrepSchool" language on the Road to
> becoming a "Real" programmer.
>
> ... at least I hope so.
>
> I don't think that implementing strong typing as optional (or
> localizing it to CFCs, or within cfsetting tags) will inhibit "Anyman",
> if done properly -- and based on their track record, MACR should be
> able to do that with ease!
>
> If I were a betting man, I would bet that CF continues to become closer
> to pure Java -- this would (potentially) improve performance and
> broaden the acceptance/use of the CF language.
>
> Dick
>
>
>
>
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