RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Jacob McKee
I used it when I was FIRST starting CF development. It is REALLY basic. Even as my first true CF exposure, it was REALLY REALLY simplistic. I don't remember how much it cost, but if you have any background in CF already, there isn't much point in it. However, if you have never even written a

Re: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Cfmarksport
In a message dated 08/24/2000 11:04:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone had any experience with the interactive training CD that is available from Allaire called "SkillBuilding with ColdFusion"? I am about ready to order it, but want some feedback on the

RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Kevin Langevin
If you're a beginner, Skillbuilding is a GREAT way to get started. I bought it right off the bat, and went through it from beginning to end in three nights after work. By the time I was finished, I knew ColdFusion was the thing I was looking for to get me excited about leaving my job in Test

RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Milks, Jim
SkillBuilding is a well put together training tool. However, if you have any amount of CF development experience, you may not benefit from it as it is quite basic. You may also choose to visit a local CFUG, which may have copies to lend to members. JM -Original Message- From:

Re: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Brad Barker
I have used the SkillBuilding CD. It's very basic and good for an introduction to the basic uses of SQL and CF in a web page. If you already have experience in DBs and HTML I'd suggest just doing a couple practice projects with searches and simple logic etc., which is basically what the CD

RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Craig Thomas
Good but really,really basic. If you want a good intro and far beyond, get Ben Forta's book: The ColdFusion Web Application Construction Kit. craig thomas: pk interactive nyc : www.pkinteractive.com : vox +1 212.273.9623 : fax +1 212.273.9642

Re: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Mary_Baotic
We have it. The developers who have used it say its just about identical to the Fast Track to Cold Fusion class. They can usually code simply CFML after running the training CD. I have no personal experience with it, I have been coding Cold Fusion before it was created and never bothered to

RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Scott Becker
This message is in MIME format. Since your mail reader does not understand this format, some or all of this message may not be legible. --_=_NextPart_001_01C00DE6.4538DF20 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" It'll take you through the basics, but is by no means thorough.

RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Tim Bahlke
That's how I got my start with CF. Good resource if your just starting out. Covers the basic pretty well. Tim Bahlke, CIFO Graphica p. 230-0570 f. 230-0083 -Original Message- From: Claremont, Timothy S [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August 24,

Re: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Ryan
At 10:55 8/24/00 -0400, you wrote: Has anyone had any experience with the interactive training CD that is available from Allaire called "SkillBuilding with ColdFusion"? I am about ready to order it, but want some feedback on the product before I commit. If you are totaly new to cold fusion,

RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread kent_ho
Recommended for beginner or first time CF user Great interactive training CD Not certain there is a CF v4.5 training CD out there yet, but I have v4.0 If you decided to get v4.5 training CD, let me know how it turn out. Regards, Kent Ho -Original Message- From: Claremont,

RE: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion

2000-08-24 Thread Milks, Jim
xt meeting on Sept 12 and I will set you up. JM -Original Message- From: Marc Garrett To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24/08/00 4:18 PM Subject: Re: SkillBuilding with ColdFusion Hi Jim, Would you have any interest in selling your copy of Skillbuilding? Thanks, Marc Garrett - Origin