Neil Ross

Neil Ross (pictured) writes: recently spoke to a group of attendees at the Fusebox and Frameworks Conference 2005 about the framework that I call TheHUB. Then when I was asked to write this article, I thought it would be a great way to compare and contrast it with several of the frameworks discussed at that conference. So I jumped at the chance to share my approach to developing ColdFusion applications. I use a framework and methodology called TheHUB, which is an approach that I developed over the past couple of years, and I discussed the origins and motivations for this approach at the conference. The bottom line is that TheHUB is easy to learn, easy to use, and easy to maintain. It has a much smaller footprint than other application frameworks and is flexible enough to allow you to develop applications the way you want without adding lots of restrictions to the w... (more)

TheHUB - Application Framework and Development Methodology

There are times in life when the most straightforward way to do something is the best way. This axiom holds true for ColdFusion application development as well. Over the past six years I have developed websites and web applications almost exclusively in CFML. Like most developers, I performed the same tasks over and over and developed a library of code that can be reused when the circumstance fits. I also realized that developers have their own styles and ways of looking at application development and at actual lines of code. Conformity to rigid development methodologies is ofte... (more)

Managing App Development with Macromedia Sitespring

Keeping a development project organized and on point is a common issue that Web designers and application developers alike often struggle with. Managing your development team, their tasks, and the multiple versions of files they're working with are problems that many of us find ourselves scratching our heads over. With the introduction of Site-spring, Macromedia joins the crusade to bring a little bit of sanity to our day and to help streamline the Web site design and application development processes. Core Sitespring Management Concepts Sitespring is an application de-signed to h... (more)

Finding a Web Host

Companies often find themselves forced to look to others to provide professional Web hosting services because of the costs associated with maintaining an on-site Web server. These services are known as Internet presence providers or Web hosts. To say the least, if you're looking for a Web host or have done so in the past, you might compare it to a quest. It's a quest not unlike those of the knights of Arthurian legend, one that can take you in circles, test your sanity, and pit you against some of the most foul villains known to Web developers and business owners. Okay, maybe I'... (more)