From the Desk of your Grumpy Dev: Cleaning Up After a One-Man Wrecking Crew
A blog series from the trenches of legacy CFML, written by grumpy ColdFusion devs armed with debugger wands, Diet Coke, and decades of battle scars. We dive into the messes—so you don’t have to. First up: From the Desk of Your Grumpy Dev: Cleaning Up After a One-Man Wrecking Crew — a tale of duct tape code, missing documentation, and the digital equivalent of a trail of breadcrumbs leading into chaos.
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From the Desk of your Grumpy Dev: Cleaning Up After a One-Man Wrecking Crew
A blog series from the trenches of legacy CFML, written by grumpy ColdFusion devs armed with debugger wands, Diet Coke, and decades of battle scars. We dive into the messes—so you don’t have to. First up: From the Desk of Your Grumpy Dev: Cleaning Up After a One-Man Wrecking Crew — a tale of duct tape code, missing documentation, and the digital equivalent of a trail of breadcrumbs leading into chaos.
What to Expect When Partnering with a ColdFusion Modernization Team
Thinking about bringing in a ColdFusion consulting partner? This article breaks down what you can expect when working with a ColdFusion modernization team like WRIS, from defining your project scope to ensuring clear communication with experienced developers.
Resurrecting ColdFusion: How to Modernize Legacy Apps Without Rewriting From Scratch
Is your business still running on an old ColdFusion app that feels like it belongs in another era? You’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a better way forward. In this article, we’ll show you how to modernize your legacy ColdFusion application without the headaches of a total rebuild, helping you unlock new features, improve performance, and save costs.
Give Your Website a UX/UI Glow-Up-No Full Rebuild Needed
Still rocking the same website design from five (or fifteen) years ago? Your users can tell. In this month’s Featured Service, we’re talking about the power of a UX/UI glow-up—and how a design refresh (not a full rebuild!) can make your site feel modern, mobile-friendly, and way more effective. Whether you're on ColdFusion, WordPress, or anything else, we’ve got the tools to transform your look without blowing your budget.
That's a Wrap on Adobe ColdFusion Summit East 2025
WRIS proudly sponsored Adobe ColdFusion Summit East 2025 in Reston, VA! The event brought together developers and industry leaders to explore ColdFusion’s latest features, security best practices, and real-world challenges. Thanks to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait for next year!
Gremlins in the Machine: The Potential Impact of IIS App Pool Recycling
Have you ever had an unexplained spike in server load or duplicate records appearing out of nowhere? The culprit could be IIS app pool recycling. In our latest blog, we break down how this hidden feature in IIS can cause unexpected issues for long-running web pages—and what you can do to prevent them.
