More and more often now youll see a .cfm extension in your browser location bar, indicating that you are at a site powered by ColdFusion. ColdFusion has gained popularity because it is easy to learn, is extremely flexible and powerful, and runs on Unix and Windows platforms. This cross-platform compatibility means that developers can work independently of their environment. If youve gotten your feet wet with ColdFusion, these tips should clue you into some more advanced techniques that will really enhance your coding. It covers everything from combining variables and SQL statements to creating one form that can be processed into numerous pages, to making your Web applications secure. Read on to advance your ColdFusion skills.