Summary

In this chapter, you learned how to create ColdFusion MX components and implement them as a Web service. This Web service can be implemented on a Web server, and any Web-based application can use its methods.

In the next chapter, you'll learn to use the Verity search engine. You'll also learn to apply this knowledge to create a search application in Chapters 21, "Project Case Study—Creating a Worldwide Search Application for InfoTools Inc.," and 22, "Creating the Worldwide Search Application."