Jun 22
In this show we answer more user questions about learning ColdFusion. We answer a couple emails and talk about other things. We also talk a little about ColdFusion 9.
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Jun 23, 2009 at 2:19 AM I have a rant about your last podcast! I really do like the Podcast it was just a point that got my back up a bit. 'blogging'
Normally I agree with everything you guys say but not this.
You should never discourage ANY CF developer from blogging. For example I myself have a blog it's written by me and from my own reference point. Since I started the blog my understanding of ColdFusion and the community has grown exponentially. It's not cutting edge CF stuff but the response from other newbie ColdFusion developers is always positive, mainly because they are having the same issues as I am.
I love the warn fuzzy feeling knowing there are CF gurus like yourself blogging about cutting edge CF stuff, but sometimes it can go over my head. You have to remember not everyone is at your level.
The second point on this is…. community. From an expert on .NET to a newbie in ColdFusion I have found the CF community small but extremely helpful. If it was not for a handful of individuals we would not have 90% of the open source projects we currently have.
To grow a community you need to groom the next generation of ColdFusion experts, that fact that I now have 3 ColdFusion podcast to pick from including yours podcast shows it's already started! We are growing, so don't water the fire by telling inexperience ColdFusion developer he/she should not be blogging about trivial things. They should! Firstly because it helps them learn, secondly because they will become a part of the community and are more likely to stick with it.
I know it was only your personal feeling, and I may be taking this out of context a little (a lot), but I did not want it to come across like that.CF is one of the most exciting languages I have ever worked in. The people are helpful, if I post something and its wrong or misguided, believe me, I am corrected ASAP by the CF community, and that's a part of the learning experience for me.
Blog everyone, if its crap, you will be told, learn, move on, keep trying!
PS, I really do like the show. Mr Grumpy is a star, be gentle now!
Jun 23, 2009 at 7:30 AM @Glyn
Your point is very well taken. Listening back to the show I think that the point I was trying to make did not come across as I intended it. My intent was not to discourage blogging. IF you are going to have a ColdFusion blog than have it about that. Don't blog about the fish sticks you made for dinner in a CF blog. That goes to my point of not doing it half-assed. Jump in with both feet or don't jump in at all. You have to be committed to as blogging can take up a considerable amount of time.
--Dave
Jun 23, 2009 at 12:21 PM Totally agree, lmaybe I was taking it out of context. I was picturing myself 12 months ago contemplating starting a CF blog, I am glad I did, but I had no idea what I was doing! I don't want anyone to be put off as I have learnt so much from doing so, and I know I have helped others.
Anyhow, I don't want to pick at your show as it rocks!
Thanks for the response.
PS... as a possible suggestion for a show in the future, I would (and I am sure others) love to hear a framework podcast from you guys, maybe hear about what you guys use internally?
Jun 29, 2009 at 12:34 PM I didn't hear your comments as discouraging to blogging. I also agree that I don't generally want to hear about the personal stuff. My very new blog addresses some issues that are related to the field, but so far I have nothing very technical. For me, technical is where I need to improve, so I'm throwing out some thoughts about what I do know. As I learn more technical, I hope to have more to share.
Your Q&A shows were excellent. I think you should do this format on a semi-regular basis. If you care to read my blog and are interested in the ideas I'm putting out there, I think that your Q&A format could also enhance this community idea, especially for newbies. Questioners could give their name and *very* brief bio (professional, of course) with their question, if they choose. This would get their information out there in the community too. There were very good questions submitted for those shows.