This work shows the reader how to create their own database-driven Web applications using Allaire's ColdFusion. Using client-proven methods, the book provides an understanding of the ColdFusion Server and guides the user through the use of the ColdFusion Studio, enabling the creation of ColdFusion applications quickly and easily. Topics include: installing and configuring the ColdFusion Server, working with the ColdFusion Studio, working with SQL, optimizing your datasource, understanding templates and ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML), using ColdFusion tags, manipulating data, creating e-commerce solutions with ColdFusion, and debugging ColdFusion applications.