Wantong to learn ColdFusion

> It will probably explain neither. It provide examples of using the tag in
> the
> context of doing something else.

Well yes and no. I think WACK does a good job of explaining
the basics and giving examples of use. So while it may not provide
detailed explanation about every tag available, it's the most comprehensive
book availble on CF with almost 1500 pages.

It will probably explain neither. It provide examples of using the tag in the context of doing something else. Most code gets used because they accomplish the task at hand. I wouldn't sweat it too much, you might start to overthink simple things.

"If you don't know sql, I have heard good things about Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes by Ben Forta."

I just ordered that very same book from Amazon about an hour ago. I will read through it completly then will order the Web Application
Construction Kit as well.

One final question regarding the WACK book before I order it, lets say for example it's start talking about the cfoutput tag, I know enough to know what that tag is but will the book explain WHY that tag should be used and not just what that (or any other) tag does?

If you don't know sql, I have heard good things about Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes by Ben Forta.

If you don't know what a normalized database is, learning the fundamentals of data modelling is what I consider to be more important than anything else if you want to be a web developer.

try www.easycfm.com for pretty up todate tutorials etc...



"Caseyi33" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> Hi guys,
>
> I just installed the dev edition of CF MX7 and have tried watching some
> flash
> guides on Adobe's website and can follow along but once the video ends
> thats
> where my understanding of CF ends. Here is some basic info about me if
> this
> will help make for better recommendations.
>
> I am currently using DW8 and am extremely confident in using it. I
> understand
> it has top notch CF integration which I have played around with.
>
> I plan on using CF with MySQL databases when i finally get up to speed
> with it.
>
> Can anyone please recommend some books or websites that start from a
> complete
> beginner and takes the learning process as easy to understand as possible?
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Casey
>

> Can anyone please recommend some books or websites...

I have a pretty good list of resources here:
http://www.katsueydesignworks.com/tutorials_cf.cfm

And totally agree on WACK by Forta if you are going to get into
CF.

Can anyone please recommend some books or websites...

Well the bible of ColdFusion books is the Ben Forta's "Web Application
Construction Kit" or "WACK" and the sequel, "Advanced ColdFusion MX 7
Applicaiton Development" There are editions of these books back at
least to version 4 of ColdFusion.

His website "www.forta.com" is not a bad place to start either.