A few replacement options for coldfusion
ColdFusion is the latest fad in web designing for its simplicity and swiftness that are well suited even for those with no programming background. This web designing app is super quick and is much faster than ASP or PHP. Data integration, error tracking and fixing are smooth affairs in Cold Fusion unlike its counterparts. The best part is that it can connect to Java objects and COM components without installing extended functionality like in the case of ASP. On the downside ColdFusion can be used only with Windows and not with Linux operating system. ColdFusion is NOT free unlike PHP and can be used on one IP address. It uses simple custom tags like HTML codes and not the conventional programming syntax as PHP.
However for webmasters who are looking out for a feasible alternative to ColdFusion could consider the pros and cons of other languages like PHP, ASP or Ruby on Rails.
Features of PHP
PHP is free
PHP is an open source program that can be freely downloaded and distributed unlike ColdFusion. This would cut down the programming cost to nil. As it is royalty free software you can use it without having to pay any royalty to anyone at any time. It is free from any restrictive licenses and can be used in any country for any application as you like. Amazing flexibility is the main advantage of PHP unlike other languages like ASP.
PHP is flexible
PHP can be run on Windows, Linux and Apache alike. The zero initial costs and ongoing costs would cut down the bills of your servers. PHP has been in the market for more than a decade and is a proven technology. It is also constantly updated by a team of self driven experts to make it relevant to the contemporary needs and is run in 90% of web servers all over the world.
It can work in multiple databases
Unlike ColdFusion, PHP can be run from multiple databases like Oracle or IBM and you can even migrate a programming language to PH to reduce the costs.
Simple to learn
PHP is fairly easy to pick up and even freshers who are straight out of college can fine hone their PHP programming skills in a few months time.
ASP
The good and bad of ASP
Developed by Microsoft, ASP could be a costly option, which makes it less feasible for small time businesses. It is a Windows operating server scripting language. One of the obvious disadvantages is the limited abilities of client event control.
The advantages of ASP are its server side script that offers a control on web application logic. ASP processing involves a HTTP request being sent to web server before the ASP takes over. ASP thus offers a 3 tier programming, which is an easy way to implement new applications. ASP is compatible with around 55 languages and is a time tested programming model.
Ruby on Rails
It is an open source web development framework that helps to streamline the task of web designing in a simple manner. Ruby on Rails uses Convention over Configuration concept where you need to follow only the conventions and not complex configurations. Rails also enable the users to create prototypes for clients before the final web design is finalized. Last but not least, Rails is database independent that can be used in any platform by making a few simple configuration changes.
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