ColdFusion® MX: From Static to Dynamic in 10 Steps By Barry Moore
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Step 8. ColdFusion Application Framework
In this step, we looked at the elements needed to turn a web site into a cohesive web application. These elements included the use of the special Application.cfm and OnRequestEnd.cfm templates as well as the use of the <CFAPPLICATION> tag to establish our application settings. In addition, we learned about the use of shared memory scopes to track state throughout our applications.
In the next step, we will examine the process of securing portions of our web site. The secured sections can be used to restrict access to certain groups of users as well as to customize functionality based on a user's level of access.
