Michael J. Murdy

If you're as busy as I am, chances are you seldom have the time to sift through all the support documentation that accompanies your new authoring software - especially if that software is an upgrade to one of your familiar tools. I generally install it and run (we don't need no stinking directions!). In December 1998, I downloaded Allaire's ColdFusion 4.0, the upgrade for one of my favorite and most trusted applications. Fortunately, I actually read the documentation this time. ColdFusion 4.0 includes many powerful new features that demonstrate Allaire's continuing commitment to this industry-leading technology. In this three-part series I'll share some of the features I've discovered and how I'm putting them to use. Who knows? Maybe you'll decide to start reading your documentation too. In this issue I'll introduce you to several new tags and functions found in 4... (more)