Objective Bias

Allright, so I've always known that to instantiate a component using the createObject function, you have to provide the dot-delimited path of the component. Like so:

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I'm a big fan of the ColdBox framework. I think the core MVC part of the framework is very intuitive and easy to get started with (the loads of documentation also doesn't hurt). And then as you get more comfortable with it and want to implement more advanced techniques, you can take advantage of the vast array of tools and extension capabilities that it provides, which is why (as Luis Majano frequently points out) it's more than just a framework, but a also a software development toolbox.

Be that as it may, I believe it's always helpful to look at different frameworks and methodologies for ideas and inspiration. The other day, I was checking out the ColdFusion on Wheels site.

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At the age of 3, my son Eli was diagnosed with PDD-NOS, which is a "mild form" of autism. Although his condition is not as severe as those on the other end of the autism spectrum, he definitely has challenges (mostly in the realm of social skills with peers and language) that we are helping him overcome. The great thing is that he has deinitely made a lot of progress since his diagnosis (he is now 4 and a half).

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