Best Reference Book for ColdFusion MX

The frequent question, I come across is “Which is the best reference book for ColdFusion MX?” I own almost all the book available for ColdFusion in my personal library. If I have to select only one book, I would recommend Macromedia ColdFusion MX 7 Web Application Construction Kit by Ben Forta. Following is my review on Amazon.com for the same book.

Must have 'significantly enhanced' MX 7 book


ColdFusion MX 7 Web Application Construction Kit (Web Application Construction Kit) by Ben Forta Ben Forta, Raymond Camden, Leon Chalnick, Angela C. Buraglia. ISBN: 0321223675

I just finished reading ColdFusion MX 7 Web Application Construction Kit. This is another master piece from Ben Forta. This book is definitely "significantly enhanced" than the previous version.

Like previous version it includes all the basic concepts from installing the ColdFusion to Database concepts, from data-entry forms to new Flash integration features. It is great as a guide to planning and making decisions about development than as a comprehensive reference. I have to say it is great in the manner of which it is written, and is easily understandable. All time favorite explanations in the book like next-n paging, error handling, User Defined Functions (UDF) and ColdFusion Components (CFC) are explained in same lucid and easy to understand language with examples.

In this new addition, the Flash applications are described in details with examples. The new features of Graphing, Printing, and Reporting are covered in length. The tricks and tips of the MX 7 like recursive directory search using cffile, flash forms, flash paper, Dreamweaver MX 2004 extensions are explained very well by authors.

Do not forget to read the additional chapters from CD-ROM. The appendix of the book is almost same as previous version with few changes. I will say this book is essential for beginners and advance ColdFusion MX 7 developer.

Pinal Dave (Macromedia Certified Advanced ColdFusion MX Developer)