> My boss just asked me for a list of pros and cons. I want to show him that > CF is superior to ASP, but I don't know ASP. If you guys could help with my > list I'd appreciate it.
I will add to this by saying that I am a CF programmer at heart, but I am presently working on an ASP application. Cold Fusion is faster, easier, and probably more scalable to use, yes, no doubt about it. But it does effect you as a developer by hiding the real guts of what's happening. You can be the world's greatest CF programmer, but if that's all you know, then you are severely limited in the services you can provide. I would even go as far to say that you're not *really* even a programmer. You are just a glorified software operator. (I am using 'you' collectively and not singling you out. It applies to all of us.) Programming, in any language involves two key concepts: logic and syntax. Cold Fusion will teach you logic. But it does not teach you syntax. From that perspective, Cold Fusion tricks you into thinking you are a master programmer. I jump at the chance to program in ASP or JSP simply because it improves my own personal skills and, in turn, my marketability. I think of it as paid training. Yes, I bitch (to myself) the whole way through about how much easier it is with CF. But in the end, I am versatile. If the platform decision falls on my shoulders, then I recommend CF for all the reasons everyone else will tell you. But if someone else makes the decision, I am prepared. I guess in the end, it depends on what your own personal and professional goals are. But I personally, don't want to be bound by any one development platform. FWIW, Steve ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
