Coldfusion Strings: Java Objects In Disguise

I was talking with Luis the other day about some ColdFusion and framework specific stuff that we would like to see in the upcoming ColdFusion 9. During the conversation Luis pointed something out to me that I hadnt known before. After using ColdFusion for over 10 years, Im almost ashamed to admit that I didnt know this. But then again, I didnt have any OO programming knowledge and other than classic ASP I had no programming experience at all when I started working with ColdFusion.

Strings in ColdFusion are not just Strings. They are actually Java strings. Duh you say? I guess I got so used to CF not being typed that I never really thought about it. So for those as clueless as I am, heres what that means.

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Funny Rails vs Java Mac-Spoof Video

Not really Coldfusion related but funny none the less. The guys at RailsEnvy are releasing one of these everyday leading up to RailsConf. Check it out.