August 1, 2011: How I started in Coldfusion Day
Inspired by Steve Bryant's post on July 20, 2011 - quite a few coldfusion programmers/bloggers posted their personal "How I got started in Coldfusion" Story. This is a collection in no particular order. Note: This list has been moved to scoop.it. Take the first link to see all to date 59 posts from fellow Coldfusion developers.
Updated - now 59 stories on "How I started in Coldfusion" on @scoopit http://bit.ly/oFaPdm #coldfusion #startedCF #curation- "How I started in Coldfusion" If you find a link missing on @scoopit reply with link and #startedCF and I'll add it fast.
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During the cf.Objective() conference at which I was a speaker (I did mention that I would work that into all future anecdotes!), I got into a conversation with some other developers (including Tony Garcia and Greg Moser) about how we got started in ColdFusion.
How I Got Started With ColdFusion — AndyAllan.comIn the summer of 1998, I landed a little 3 months placement at what was then Bell College in Hamilton, Scotland. This was during my third and fourth year at Strathclyde University and I really needed something to keep me interested in my Computer Science course.Rob Brooks-Bilson's Blog: How I got Started with ColdFusion
Steve Bryant started a meme encouraging those involved with ColdFusion to post their personal story of how they got involved with the language. Here's mine. I first fell in love with computers during the summer of 1982. I was 10 years old and my parents signed me up for a summer program to teach kids Basic programming.Jim Blog: How I got Started with ColdFusion
Today is official "How I got started with ColdFusion" Day! Here is my story: I was always curious about computer programming, even since I was a teenager. I remember going to my buddy Mike Schires house and he showed me this game he was made.nil desperandum: How I got started in ColdFusion
As per usual its been far too long since I wrote anything on my blog, so it seems fitting that I join in with the "How I got started with ColdFusion." day. I suppose I should start with where I actually started with this Internet malarkey.
I'm going to spend my lunch reading all the "How I Got Started In #ColdFusion" posts. So far they've all been excellent!
Cutter's Crossing: How Did I Get Started With ColdFusionToday, developers across the web answer "How I Got Started In ColdFusion". Each tale is unique, and this one is mine. My discovery of ColdFusion was a blessing, leading to a great life and fulfilling career of fantastic experiences with outstanding friends, acquaintances, and mentors. Here's how it started for me....
IDX-Tools — Sponsored by Relevanza, Inc.Following the call for a How I got started in Coldfusion by Steve Bryant, I came to reflect upon the last 12 years of my Coldfusion programming..... and I take this day to mention the people I met on the way who inspired me helped so many other people through their contribution to the Community of Coldfusion.
Joost van der Drift - Google+How I Got Started In ColdFusionAs many others, I follow up on Steve Bryant's idea of declaring August 1st as 'How I Got Started In ColdFusion' Day.Fifteen (!) years ago I was working as an editor for a large publising company. In the evening hours I helped my best friend in building websites for a start up internet agency.
How I Got Started in ColdFusion – Pilcrow.nlA couple of days ago, Steve Bryant suggested that today would be "How I Got Started in ColdFusion day". He claims every story he heard so far is interesting, so why not share mine? Here goes. It was late 2005 when I applied for a job of Programmer at a company called Netbasics.How I Got Started In ColdFusion | Greg Nilsen
Back in 2004, I was attending grad school the University of Pittsburgh, working on my PhD in Computer Science focusing on Artificial Intelligence. I had aspirations of becoming a professor and helping to groom the next generation of CS majors.
Hal Helms On Web Development: How I Got Started in ColdFusionWhat does a philosophy major do after college? Woodworking, of course! Initial small woodworking projects gave way to larger projects and I found I needed some way of automating the "cut lists" used to pre-cut all the pieces of wood for a project. My first step was acquiring a Texas Instrument programmable calculator.
Boyzoid's Blog & StuffHow I Got Started With ColdFusionLast week, Steve Bryant, came up with a great idea, for all of us in the community to share how we got started using ColdFusion. I started to write my story, then I remembered that last week on the CFHour podcast, Dave Ferguson and I discussed our own stories.The Hermit's notes: How I got started in ColdFusion
Steve Bryant had the great idea of making August 1st "How I Got Started In ColdFusion" Day. He proposed that every blogger write a post about their beginnings in ColdFusion. This is my story. In 97 I was a coordinator of secretarial services for the Archdiocese of Chicago's Office for Religious Education.
Jim.Leether - The VW Code: HappySteve Bryant had the great idea of making August 1st "How I Got Started In ColdFusion" Day. He proposed that every blogger write a post about their beginnings in ColdFusion. This is my story. Back in 2007 (yes, I'm actually quite a noob.Raymond Camden's ColdFusion Blog: How I got started in ColdFusion
A week or so ago Steve Bryant suggested that August 1st be a day for us in the community to share how we got started in ColdFusion. I thought this was a really cool idea and I hope everyone takes the chance to participate.
How I started in ColdFusion | JavalobbyLike this piece? Share it with your friends: My entry for Steve Bryant's "How I got started in ColdFusion day". This really should be titled, "ColdFusion, chips or both" as that pretty much sums up my highly planned career strategy.How I Got Started in ColdFusion » Unnecessary Thoughts
Posted by Don Quist in on August 1, 2011 Following lead from Steve Bryant's post, I figured I should post my story as well, though it's not as interesting as others start, at all.
