In ColdFusion 8 Essential Training, developer and Adobe Certified Instructor David Gassner shows how to unleash the power of ColdFusion 8. From defining a ColdFusion-enabled page in Dreamweaver to publishing the finished project, ColdFusion 8 Essential Training teaches all the steps for creating powerful web-based applications.

Anyone with an Internet connection can access ColdFusion 8 Essential Training by subscribing to lynda.com's Online Training Library-. A separate DVD version of ColdFusion 8 Essential Training is scheduled for release later this month.

The training also covers how ColdFusion processes pages, how to query a database, how to validate data entry forms, and much more. Exercise files accompany the tutorials. lynda.com specializes in teaching fundamental design and graphics principles along with the latest computer software, digital media technologies, and techniques.

"The latest version of ColdFusion offers a new level of integration with other Adobe and former Macromedia tools, as well as better performance and reliability. Instructor David Gassner gives a thorough overview of this new version; perfect for brand-new ColdFusion developers and seasoned veterans alike," says Lynda Weinman, CEO of lynda.com.

David Gassner holds Adobe developer certifications in ColdFusion, Flash, and Dreamweaver, in addition to Flex. David has been a regular speaker at Macromedia conferences and a contributor to ColdFusion Journal and XML Journal, where he has assisted many developers with the integration of ColdFusion with Java, XML, and other development technologies. David Gassner is the president of Bardo Technical Services, an Adobe Solutions Network Training Provider.

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