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Im new to Coldfusion so im not sure what capabilities it has, here is my issue :-
I am going to develop an online PC builder, so a user can build a PC from its components upwards, Im probably going to use SQL Server as the backend database. The Pc builder will be idiot proof, so you can only select the componets which will work.
The system will produce quotes and orders!
Administration side: staff will be able to add, remove and update products/prices, along with the ability to set date stamps so when a quote is produced it will either use new or old products/prices depending on when the customer want the quote for.
My question is will coldfusion be adequate for this job.
Also we want this PC builder to be produced on a CD for customers without an interent connection to see. I know coldfusion cannot do this, but can we produce some kind of XML or HTML/Java Script via the coldfusion application and database, or will we need to create two different products for the same outcome, maybe in Flash, XML?
If coldfusion is not the answer, what can you suggest.
thanks
will coldfusion be adequate for this job.
CF will be more than adequate for a job like this. It would also, IMO, be the best tool for a job like this. Why? It is easier to learn (again IMO) than any of the other solutions out there and there are a so many CF custom tags out there that you may find that you don't have to write too much code at all to build your site. CF also integrates well with SQL server.
As for the CD - I have no idea...
Ok, im glad you think CF will be suitable for the Job, I know it cant produce a CD type website as you need a connection to the CF server, which the CD will not have.
If anyone else has ideas on the CD side, id be interested
Flash can produce a stand alone exe, but will be hard to hook it up.
Personally I'd develop in a scripting language like PHP or perl which will let you compile into an EXE as well.
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