Creating your first ColdBox application with CommandBox
Scaffolding a basic ColdBox application with CommandBox involves a
series of steps, from setting up CommandBox to initializing and
running your ColdBox application. Here's a guide to get you started:
Before you begin, you need to have CommandBox installed on your
system. It's a CLI tool for ColdFusion (CFML) that allows you to
manage dependencies, run servers, scaffold applications, and more.
Open Terminal/Command Prompt: Navigate to where you would like your
new application to reside to create your new application directory.
Now create a new ColdBox application.
Create Application: Run the following command to create a new ColdBox application:
Replace myApp with your desired application name.
You can start a server using CommandBox to view your application.
Start Server: Run the following command:
This will start a server and open your default browser to the application.
Once your server is running, you can explore the structure of your
ColdBox application:
Now you can start developing your application. You can create new
handlers, views, and models as needed.
Create a Handler: Use CommandBox to scaffold a new handler:
Add Views: Create .cfm files in the views folder corresponding to
your handlers.
Edit Configurations: Modify configurations in the config folder to
set up routes, datasources, etc.
To deepen your understanding and skills in ColdBox and CommandBox:
If you run into issues or have questions:
This guide provides a basic overview of getting started with ColdBox
and CommandBox. As you progress, you'll find a vast array of features
and capabilities in ColdBox to explore.
Happy coding!