ColdFusion Coding Standards for CFC Files

• 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 ##

Additional Best Practices

• Use

  this

  scope for component properties and methods when appropriate.

• Document all functions with purpose, parameters, and return values (use Javadoc or similar style).

• Use access modifiers (

  public

  ,

  private

  ,

  package

  ,

  remote

  ) for functions and variables.

• Prefer dependency injection for component collaboration.

• Avoid business logic in setters/getters; keep them simple.

• Validate and sanitize all input parameters in public/remote methods.

• Use

  cftry

  /

  cfcatch

  for error handling within methods as needed.

• Avoid hardcoding configuration or credentials in CFCs.

• Use consistent indentation (2 spaces, as per global standards).

• Group related methods logically within the component.

• Use meaningful, descriptive names for methods and properties.

• Avoid using

  cfcomponent

  attributes that are deprecated or unnecessary.

• Use ternary operators where possible

• Ensure consistent tab alignment.