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Adobe ColdFusion

Accelerate application development with AI built-in.

Create and scale modern applications faster with a single platform that combines AI, integrations, and enterprise-ready capabilities. Enhance existing apps with intelligence, simplify development, and deliver new digital experiences without the overhead of multiple tools or frameworks.

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Adobe ColdFusion

Explore the benefits of Adobe ColdFusion

We've redefined what's possible in application development; Adobe ColdFusion empowers you to tackle the toughest challenges in building and scaling modern web applications.

  1. AI Driven Development
  2. Accelerated Delivery
  3. Performance & Scalability
  4. Enhanced Security
  5. Seamless Integration
  6. Cross-Platform Deployment
  7. API Management
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Build intelligent, AI-powered applications with enterprise-ready capabilities

ColdFusion provides a unified framework for developing AI-driven applications that connect models, enterprise data, and business workflows. With native support for LLM integrations, document processing, RAG, MCP connectivity, and vector databases, teams can build and deploy intelligent features faster while maintaining security, reliability, and control.

  • Connect to leading AI models and enterprise data to power intelligent features across applications.
  • Deliver context-aware, accurate experiences using retrieval, embeddings, and semantic search.
  • Scale AI-driven workflows with built-in security, governance, and enterprise-grade performance.
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Speed up development cycles for quicker time-to-market

ColdFusion is the only platform with out-of-the-box capabilities for high productivity and rapid development, empowering you to build robust applications with minimal effort. Its user-friendly development ecosystem enhances speed and efficiency, helping you bring applications to market faster.

  • Accelerate coding with the intuitive CFML language and built-in functions.
  • Simplify complex tasks using powerful, pre-built tags and components.
  • Enhance productivity with integrated debugging and testing tools.
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Deliver smooth, responsive experiences at any scale

ColdFusion is optimized for high-performance applications, enabling it to handle large-scale workloads and complex applications efficiently. With its support for clustering, load balancing, and caching, it scales effectively for enterprise-level solutions, ensuring applications remain responsive even as demands grow.

  • Handle high traffic volumes without compromising speed or reliability.
  • Scale dynamically to accommodate growing user bases and workloads.
  • Enhance user satisfaction with fast, responsive applications that keep them engaged.
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Keep applications and users secure with built-in protections

Security is a core focus, with built-in features for preventing common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and cross-site request forgery. ColdFusion regularly releases updates to address security threats, making it a trusted platform for building secure applications.

  • Defend against common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
  • Ensure compliance with the latest industry security standards.
  • Maintain data integrity and user privacy to build trust and confidence.
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Effortlessly integrate with diverse environments

ColdFusion integrates effortlessly with various data sources, APIs, cloud services, and legacy systems, making it a versatile choice for diverse environments. It’s designed to work within an organization’s existing tech stack, allowing developers to connect and extend functionality easily.

  • Connect easily with databases, APIs, and third-party services.
  • Leverage existing systems and technologies without additional complexity.
  • Enhance applications with minimal effort through extensive integration support.
Deploy anywhere, from on-prem to cloud, with flexibility to scale

Deploy anywhere, from on-prem to cloud, with flexibility to scale

ColdFusion supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployment options, enabling organizations to deploy applications wherever they choose. This flexibility allows businesses to adapt to evolving infrastructure needs and take advantage of cloud or hybrid environments seamlessly.

  • Deploy effortlessly on-premises, in the cloud, or within hybrid setups.
  • Adapt quickly to changing business requirements and technological advances.
  • Optimize resources by choosing the deployment option that best fits your needs.
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Efficiently create, manage, and secure your APIs.

Adobe ColdFusion provides powerful out-of-the-box API management capabilities to extend your applications and integrate seamlessly with external services.

  • Rapidly develop and deploy RESTful APIs with built-in tools.
  • Secure your APIs with robust authentication and authorization features.
  • Monitor and analyze API usage to optimize performance and scalability.
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What’s new in ColdFusion

Discover the latest enhancements across performance, security, AI capabilities, and developer experience.

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Adobe ColdFusion powers innovation for global enterprises.

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3x faster
responsive corporate website upgrades

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2 weeks
to build a tool that normally takes 6 months

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25% to 40% faster
web and mobile app launches

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99%
of development needs met through native functionality

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Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise

Adobe ColdFusion Enterprise

For mission-critical applications that demand scalability, performance, and advanced security.

Adobe ColdFusion Standard

Adobe ColdFusion Standard

Essential features to build, deploy, and manage applications with speed and simplicity.

Adobe ColdFusion Builder extension for VS Code

ColdFusion extension for VS Code

Develop faster with a modern coding experience, built for productivity and flexibility.

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Start building for free

Download Adobe ColdFusion Developer Edition and explore the full capabilities locally.

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Third-party technologies

Extend your applications with a wide range of integrations to enhance flexibility, functionality, and performance.

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Hosting partners

Run ColdFusion on trusted infrastructure designed for security, scalability, and high performance.

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Development partners

Development partners

Work with experienced partners to build, optimize, and scale applications with confidence.

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Questions? We have answers.

What is Adobe ColdFusion?
Adobe ColdFusion is a rapid application development platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale web applications quickly using a simplified scripting language (CFML) and built-in services.
Is ColdFusion still relevant today?
Yes. ColdFusion continues to be widely used for enterprise applications, especially where speed, stability, and integration with existing systems are critical. It is actively evolving with modern capabilities including APIs and AI integrations.
What is CFML?
CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language) is a tag-based and script-based language designed to simplify web application development. It allows developers to write less code while achieving powerful functionality.
Is ColdFusion secure?
ColdFusion includes built-in security features such as protection against SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and secure session management, making it suitable for enterprise-grade applications.
Can ColdFusion scale for large applications?
Yes. ColdFusion supports clustering, load balancing, and performance optimization features, enabling applications to scale efficiently as demand grows.
What is ColdFusion used for?

ColdFusion is commonly used for:

  • Enterprise web applications
  • API development
  • Data-driven dashboards and portals
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