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The Semi-Annual CFEclipse Sucks Post (and what you can do about it)

Seems like every few months someone will post a message to the CFEclipse mailing list complaining about all the things CFEclipse doesn’t do.

I love CFEclipse! Does it have some rough edges? Sure! But I could never, ever go back to using Dreamweaver or Homesite. I’d give up waaaaay to much functionality.

Usually I want to reply to these messages with some 4 letter expletives but I restrain myself… :)

So I thought I’d post this offering a few suggestions on how YOU can help:

• Do you know Java? Do you know anyone who does know Java? If so have them contact the CFEclipse team. There are lots of ways to contribute but the primary issue is lack of manpower. Mark Drew is ONE GUY. Who has a FULL TIME JOB. I doubt he’s terribly motivated to go home at night and code on CFEclipse when all he hears are the complaints.
• Do you like Aptana? There have been a few suggestions for Aptana to add CFML support. They have a support ticket open here: http://support.aptana.com/asap/browse/STU-284 where you can vote on the idea and leave comments. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes, register on the site and leave your feedback. Currently there are only 30 votes.

While I used to get angry Adobe wasn’t doing more to support CFEclipse, I’m not sure if I’d like Adobe to get involved at this point. Anything they contributed would focus on ColdFusion I assume. With the BlueDragon open-source announcement it seems like a CFML editor that supported both BD and ColdFusion would be much more useful to the community.

Possibly Related:

• Where Does CFEclipse Fit In An Open CFML World?
• Why Closed Source Frustrates Me And Another Plea To Adobe
• Amateras – An Aptana Alternative?
• Getting CFEclipse 1.3.3 In Ganymede
• Developer Toolbox: QueryParam Scanner
• Dear Adobe, The Eclipse Extension Is Broken…
• Spoiled By Software And My Disappointment With Bolt

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