Much faster code. A demo of CF6 (which compiles to Servlets) ran 4X as
fast as present code.
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Billy Cravens
HR Web Development, Sabre
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Karen Harker wrote:
>
> What is the advantage of converting CFML to Java? Does it result it faster code?
>
> Karen R. Harker, MLS
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> I would like to throw in my 2 cents on this one (especially since I just
> joined Allaire):
>
> I think this move make a lot of sense for both companies. Macromedia was
> in the process of developing their own server side processes and CF
> programmers have for a long time been trying to use more things like
> Flash and Generator to add some pizzazz to their web pages. So - why not
> marry 2 outstanding product lines. Additionally, Macromedia has a better
> name recognition factor than Allaire.
>
> At the Developer Conference, Allaire outlined their product road map for
> 2001. I do not think that road map will change. So, Allaire is on a
> march to make their entire product line Java centric. In a nutshell,
> this means making the ColdFusion and JRun engines a single (or at least
> integrated) server product (this is the full Pharaoh initiative). At that
> point, you will be able to write in CFML, JSP, Servlets & EJB. All of
> the code will be compiled into Java Byte Code. This means that even if
> you only know CFML, the product of your efforts will end up being Java.
> However, if you know Java, you can write directly in it.
>
> At least this is what was presented at the Developer Conference. The
> other things that was demonstrated was a facility code named Harpoon.
> That tool was in reality some Macromedia Flash (FLA) files wrapped by
> some ColdFusion custom tags. Harpoon will give you things like a
> calendar, calculator, grid control, tree control, and menu bar. All of
> these will work with both ColdFusion AND JRun. See a trend here!! In
> addition, Macromedia demonstrated UltraDev 4 that also had some
> integration of ColdFusion, JRun and Flash/Generator. See a trend here!!
>
> IMHO: I do not see that it would be in the best interest of either
> Allaire or Macromedia to change that strategy (and, NO, I do not have any
> inside information). Yes, a lot of us would like to have seen some of
> this a year ago, but I think the whole thing that is going on here is
> VERY positive.
>
> To answer Lorri's original question, look at what is in the future here.
> You can write Java code without being a Java guru. If all goes as
> planned, you can write in the tool that you are comfortable with and have
> Java byte code that can be executed by any platform that has a Java
> Virtual machine.
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