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PROS

Highly efficient performance and fast execution speed
Extensive built-in functionalities reduce development time
Strong support for database integration and management
Excellent capabilities for creating dynamic web applications
Robust security features and regular updates

CONS

Has a steep learning curve for beginners.
Requires significant resources for high performance.
Limited community support compared to other languages.
Debugging can be challenging and time-consuming.
Expensive licensing costs.
 

Adobe ColdFusion Pros review quotes

TH
Managing Director, Application Services & Digital Technologies at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 13, 2018
The ability to write SQL queries was very helpful as we did not need to bother our DBAs in writing stored procedures for simple tasks.
it_user871938 - PeerSpot reviewer
Marketing & Innovation Director at Navita BR
May 13, 2018
Apart from providing a mature, reliable, consistent platform, Adobe also offers outstanding customer service and product support.
reviewer2093205 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 6, 2023
I find it to be the easiest server-side technology for website development. It easily integrates with virtually everything– from web APIs to NoSQL databases to RSS and XML services.
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Gerardo Blackaller - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Apr 13, 2023
My client has been able to improve productivity with the use of the tool. The solution has them develop several tools that addressed their specific needs. They have become more efficient and safe with the use of the product.
RakibulIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Software Engineer at Wipro Limited
Jun 27, 2023
I would like to say that its best feature is its different kinds of connectors. We have lots of in-built connectors.
 

Adobe ColdFusion Cons review quotes

TH
Managing Director, Application Services & Digital Technologies at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Feb 13, 2018
Installation of the server software was formidable due the number of configurable options.
it_user871938 - PeerSpot reviewer
Marketing & Innovation Director at Navita BR
May 13, 2018
Need to be able to Be able to inject Python, Java, Groovy, or PHP code into a CFML page.
reviewer2093205 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 6, 2023
There is not much third party authenticators in this solution
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Gerardo Blackaller - PeerSpot reviewer
Presales Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Apr 13, 2023
The solution needs to improve its adaption capability with a third-party company. I want to see more communities or open knowledge resources with the tool.
RakibulIslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Software Engineer at Wipro Limited
Jun 27, 2023
Previously when I was trying to create some data, it was very difficult to get real-time data from Workfront.