awesome-copilot/instructions/coldfusion-cfm.instructions.md
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Add instructions for ColdFusion cfc and ColdFusion cfm files (#233)
* Add instructions for ColdFusion cfc and cfm files

* Add ColdFusion coding standards for CFC and CFM files

* Update instructions/coldfusion-cfc-instructions.md

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* Fix description formatting in ColdFusion CFC and CFM instructions

* Add ColdFusion coding standards for CFC and CFM files

* Add ColdFusion coding standards for CFC and CFM files to README instructions

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description: 'ColdFusion cfm files and application patterns'
applyTo: "**/*.cfm"
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# ColdFusion Coding Standards
- Use CFScript where possible for cleaner syntax.
- Avoid using deprecated tags and functions.
- Follow consistent naming conventions for variables and components.
- Use `cfqueryparam` to prevent SQL injection.
- Escape CSS hash symbols inside <cfoutput> blocks using ##
- When using HTMX inside <cfoutput> blocks, escape hash symbols (#) by using double hashes (##) to prevent unintended variable interpolation.
- If you are in a HTMX target file then make sure the top line is: <cfsetting showDebugOutput = "false">
# Additional Best Practices
- Use `Application.cfc` for application settings and request handling.
- Organize code into reusable CFCs (components) for maintainability.
- Validate and sanitize all user input.
- Use `cftry`/`cfcatch` for error handling and logging.
- Avoid hardcoding credentials or sensitive data in source files.
- Use consistent indentation (2 spaces, as per global standards).
- Comment complex logic and document functions with purpose and parameters.
- Prefer `cfinclude` for shared templates, but avoid circular includes.
- Use ternary operators where possible
- Ensure consistent tab alignment.