Programming instructions

10 Chapter 1 Introducing ColdFusion MX
Development tools
While you can code your ColdFusion application with NotePad or any HTML editor,
Macromedia recommends that you build your applications using Macromedia
Dreamweaver MX. Dreamweaver MX offers features and wizards that enhance
ColdFusion development. For more information about Dreamweaver MX, see Chapter
4, “Configuring Your Development Environment” on page 35.
The ColdFusion MX Administrator
You use the ColdFusion MX Administrator to configure and maintain the ColdFusion
application server. It is a web-based application that you can access using any web
browser, from any computer with an Internet connection.
You can manage the following configuration options with the ColdFusion Administrator:
• ColdFusion data sources
• Debugging output
• Server settings
• Application security
For further details about the ColdFusion Administrator, see Installing ColdFusion MX or
Administering ColdFusion MX.