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ColdFusion

ColdFusion was a rapid web application development platform created by Allaire Corporation in 1995, later acquired by Macromedia and then Adobe. ColdFusion used a tag-based markup language (CFML) that allowed developers to build database-driven websites with minimal programming knowledge, targeting the enterprise market with visual development tools and integrated database connectivity.

Why ColdFusion Matters

ColdFusion represented the first major attempt to make web application development accessible to non-programmers through visual tools and simplified syntax, prefiguring modern low-code platforms. While ultimately overshadowed by PHP and ASP, ColdFusion's approach influenced enterprise web development and demonstrated the market demand for rapid application development tools that could bridge the gap between static websites and complex programming.

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