ColdBox: From Zero to Hero

🌟 Course Title: ColdBox: From Zero to Hero 🚀

Headline: Introduction to the Most Popular CFML MVC Framework - ColdBox 6! 📚✨

Course Description:

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of ColdBox, the most popular and versatile CFML MVC framework out there! With this comprehensive online course, you'll dive from the fundamentals to the cutting-edge features of ColdBox 6. Whether you're new to CFML or looking to sharpen your ColdBox skills, this workshop will guide you through every step, ensuring you come out on the heroic side!

What You'll Learn:

Day 1: Course Introduction

• Introductions: Meet your instructor and fellow learners.
• Software Pre-Requisites: Get set up with the necessary tools, including CommandBox (no prior CLI knowledge needed!).
• Course Expectations: Understand what to expect and how to get the most out of this course.

Day 2: App Skeleton

• Scaffold a ColdBox Template using CommandBox: Lay down the foundational structure.
• Build and configure the Test Harness: Ensure your application is robust from the start.
• CommandBox Test Watchers: Learn how to keep an eye on your tests as you develop.

Day 3: Introduction to ColdBox MVC

• ColdBox.cfc Intro: Understand the core component of ColdBox applications.
• Development Settings: Tailor the ColdBox environment to your needs.
• Application Router and Handlers: Navigate through the main components of a ColdBox application.
• Request Context: Learn how ColdBox handles requests.
• Layouts/Views by Convention: Master the art of default layouts and views in ColdBox.

Day 4: Layouts

• Create a bootstrap theme layout for our app: Style your application with a modern look.

Day 5: Database Migrations

• Intro to Migrations: Understand database schema changes.
• Installation of migration modules: Set up the tools for seamless migrations.
• Migration Commands: Execute and manage your database changes efficiently.
• Environment Variables: Learn how to configure them for a smoother development process.
• Creating and running our first migration: Bring your database schema to life.
• Setup Test Harness and Base Spec: Write tests that grow with your application.

Day 6: Introduction to Models

• Scaffold a UserService: Start building your application's core services.
• Add our list story to our integration test: Ensure your application's functionality is covered.
• Implement the list() method: Fetch and display all users.
• Inject our UserService into our Main Handler: Integrate your services with the main application flow.

Day 7: Building the Registration Flow

• Create the registration spec: Define the requirements for new user accounts.
• Install bcrypt: Securely hash passwords.
• Write the registration code: Build the user registration feature.
• Customize Messagebox: Tailor the messaging system to fit your application's needs.

Day 8: Login & Logout Flow

• Install cbmessagebox and cbauth: Integrate powerful communication and authentication tools.
• Create User Sessions handler: Manage user sessions securely.
• Create the user login screen: Provide a friendly interface for users to log in.
• Update layouts for login usage: Ensure your application's layout adapts to the new functionality.

Day 9: Rants Feature

• Create new migration for rants: Expand your database schema.
• Scaffold a rant resource: Build the feature step by step.
• Update the Resource Route and Object: Make sure every component of your application works in harmony.
• Unit Tests for CRUD setup: Learn the difference between unit tests and BDD and which to use when.
• Build and Test the CRUD setup: Ensure your rant feature works as expected.

Day 10: Security

• Installing cbsecurity: Protect your application with robust security measures.
• Create security rules: Define how your application handles user input and data validation.

Day 11 & 12: Bringing It All Together

• Implement the remaining routes, handlers, and integration tests: Complete the full-stack functionality of your application.
• Final Project: Apply what you've learned to create a fully functional ColdBox application from scratch.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of how to build scalable and maintainable applications using ColdBox 6. You'll be equipped with the skills to take on any CFML challenge and emerge as a ColdBox expert! 🚀💪

Enroll now and join the ranks of ColdBox superheroes! 🦸‍♂️✨