Advertise on podcast: Modernize or Die ® Podcast

# 2025-11-16 - News - Episode 246 # Hosts: - Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions- Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions- Luis Majano - CEO of Ortus Solutions # summary In this holiday episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia, Eric Peterson, and Luis Majano reflect on the year’s achievements, particularly focusing on the advancements in BoxLang, including the release of version 1.8 and the introduction of BoxLang AI. They discuss the performance improvements, the revival of DocBox for documentation, and the exciting future plans for the community, including upcoming webinars and a bootcamp for BoxLang AI. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the continuous evolution of technology in the software development landscape. # Takeaways BoxLang was the top word of 2025 according to Riverside.The no-op compiler significantly reduces attack vectors.Version 1.8 of BoxLang includes major performance improvements.DocBox has been revived with new features and themes.BoxLang AI now supports flexible messaging and multimodality agents.The new AI Populate function allows structured output from LLMs.BoxLang AI can create autonomous agents with memory capabilities.The community is encouraged to participate in upcoming webinars and bootcamps.Open source version of BoxLang AI includes extensive documentation and examples.Future plans include a major release at Into the Box 2026.# Chapters 00:00 Welcome01:20 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates53:20 CFML Updates54:24 Upcoming Events and Conferences57:47 Thanks # Join the Ortus Community Be part of the movement shaping the future of web development. Stay connected and receive the latest updates on, **product launches, tool updates, promo services and much more.** Follow Us on Social media and don’t miss any news and updates: -  https://twitter.com/ortussolutions-  https://www.facebook.com/OrtusSolutions-  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortus-solutions-corp-  https://www.youtube.com/OrtusSolutions- https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions # KeywordsBoxLang, AI, software development, programming, performance improvements, DocBox, ColdFusion, technology updates, community engagement, software releases ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

# 2025-11-18 - News - Episode 245 # Hosts: - Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions- Jacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions # summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the release of ColdBox 8 and BoxLang 1.7. They delve into new features such as server-sent events, serverless capabilities with AWS Lambda, and the introduction of SocketBox for WebSocket integration. The conversation also covers upcoming events, training opportunities, and important updates regarding CFML, including the end of life for ColdFusion 2021. The hosts emphasize the growing impact of BoxLang within the Java community and its new PDF handling capabilities. # Takeaways ColdBox 8 introduces groundbreaking capabilities for web development.The upgrade path from ColdBox 7 to 8 is smooth and efficient.Server-sent events allow real-time data streaming from server to client.BoxLang is making strides in serverless architecture with AWS Lambda.SocketBox simplifies WebSocket integration in ColdFusion applications.BXCompatUI facilitates easy migration from CFML to BoxLang.BoxLang is gaining recognition in the broader Java community.The new PDF handling features in BoxLang enhance document manipulation.ColdFusion 2021 has reached its end of life, with no further updates.Into the Box 2026 is a must-attend conference for developers.# Chapters 00:00 Welcome00:18 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates14:24 CFML Updates17:30 Upcoming Events and Conferences20:31 Thank You # Join the Ortus Community Be part of the movement shaping the future of web development. Stay connected and receive the latest updates on, **product launches, tool updates, promo services and much more.** Follow Us on Social media and don’t miss any news and updates: -  https://twitter.com/ortussolutions-  https://www.facebook.com/OrtusSolutions-  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortus-solutions-corp-  https://www.youtube.com/OrtusSolutions- https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions # KeywordsColdBox, BoxLang, Ortus Solutions, serverless, WebSockets, CFML, Java, PDF handling, cloud deployment, software development ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

# 2025-11-04 - News - Episode 244 # Hosts: - Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions- Grant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions # summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Grant Copley discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the release of ColdBox 8 and BoxLang 1.7. They explore new features, real-time communication with SocketBox, and the implications of the recent Lucee 7 release. The conversation also covers security considerations for AI tools, the introduction of Message Pack support for ColdFusion, and upcoming events in the CFML community. The hosts emphasize the importance of community support and innovation in the ColdFusion ecosystem. # Takeaways ColdBox 8 introduces significant updates and features.SocketBox enables real-time communication for applications.BoxLang 1.7 includes server-side events and performance improvements.Lucee 7 requires a fresh install due to major changes.Message Pack support could enhance performance over JSON.Security considerations are crucial when using AI tools.CF dump readability can be improved with CSS.Upcoming events include ColdBox webinars and security training.Community support is vital for open-source initiatives.Black Friday deals will offer free audits for developers.# Chapters 00:00 Welcome00:39 Ortus News and BoxLang Updates11:35 CFML Updates22:14 Upcoming Events and Conferences27:03 Thank You # Join the Ortus Community Be part of the movement shaping the future of web development. Stay connected and receive the latest updates on, **product launches, tool updates, promo services and much more.** Follow Us on Social media and don’t miss any news and updates: -  https://twitter.com/ortussolutions-  https://www.facebook.com/OrtusSolutions-  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortus-solutions-corp-  https://www.youtube.com/OrtusSolutions- https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions # KeywordsColdBox, BoxLang, Lucee, CFML, Ortus Solutions, WebSockets, AI, Message Pack, security, podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2025-10-21 - News - Episode 243 Hosts: - Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions- Jacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, Eric Peterson and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates in ColdBox and BoxLang, including the release of ColdBox 8 and its new features, the introduction of SocketBox for WebSockets, and performance improvements in BoxLang 1.6. They also share tips and tricks for ColdBox, explore AI integration with development tools, and highlight community updates and upcoming events. Takeaways ColdBox 8 introduces significant changes and new features.The new ColdBox template includes a dev container configuration.SocketBox simplifies WebSocket integration in ColdFusion applications.ColdBox tips can enhance debugging and email functionalities.BoxLang 1.6 offers performance optimizations up to 65% faster.AI integration with development tools enhances coding efficiency.New modules like BX charts and BX LDAP are now available.Community updates highlight performance testing in CFML.Upcoming events include webinars and training sessions.Hacktoberfest encourages contributions to open source projects.Chapters 00:00 Welcome00:17 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates14:02 CFML Updates18:54 Upcoming Events22:46 Thank You KeywordsColdBox, BoxLang, WebSockets, AI integration, CFML, Ortus Solutions, software development, programming, podcast, technology ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

# 2025-10-07 - News - Episode 242 # Hosts:  Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions# summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the upcoming ColdBox version 8, the new Box AI module, and the release of BoxLang version 1.6. They also share insights from the recent CF Summit 2025, strategies for modernizing legacy systems, and the importance of community support through Patreon. The episode highlights the significance of AI integration in software development and the ongoing efforts to enhance developer tools and resources. # Takeaways Ortus Solutions has been around for a long time, with a rich history in software development.ColdBox version 8 is set to bring exciting new features, including native BoxLang support.The importance of using environment variables for application portability is emphasized.AI integration is becoming essential in modern software development, as seen with the Box AI module.BoxLang version 1.6 includes significant performance improvements and enhanced documentation.The CF Summit 2025 was a success, with attendees experiencing information overload from valuable content.Modernization of legacy systems requires careful planning and support from experienced teams.Community engagement through Patreon is crucial for sustaining open-source initiatives.The upcoming ColdFusion security training by Pete Freitag is highly recommended for developers.The hosts encourage participation in events like Into The Box for networking and learning opportunities.# Chapters 00:00 Welcome00:32 Ortus News and Boxlang Updates12:07 CFML Updates19:10 Upcoming Events and Conferences24:52 Thank You # KeywordsOrtus Solutions, ColdBox, BoxLang, AI integration, CFML, modernization, software development, community support, podcast, technology news ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2025-09-16 - News - Episode 241 Hosts:  Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsLuis Majano - CEO of Ortus Solutionssummary In this episode, Daniel Garcia and Luis Majano discuss the latest updates from Ortus, including the upcoming ColdBox 8 and BoxLang features. They delve into the integration of AI in development, the transition from CFML to BoxLang, and share insights from Luis’s recent trip to Japan where he presented at tech conferences. The conversation also covers security updates for CFML, upcoming events, and the importance of community support for open-source projects. Takeaways ColdBox 8 will run natively on BoxLang without CFML compatibility mode.The transition from CFML to BoxLang is designed to be seamless with minimal code changes.AI tools have significantly increased productivity in development.Luis’s trip to Japan highlighted the excitement around BoxLang.The new BXAI module will include features like embeddings and memory for AI agents.Upcoming workshops and events will focus on BoxLang and ColdBox development.Security updates for Adobe ColdFusion are critical and should be addressed promptly.The community’s support is vital for the sustainability of open-source projects.BoxLang’s rapid development is impressive, with many features being added in a short time.The importance of documentation and resources for developers transitioning to new technologies.Chapters 00:00 Welcome01:06 Ortus News and BoxLang Updates38:26 CFML Updates40:15 Upcoming Events and Conferences46:30 Thank You KeywordsOrtus, ColdBox, BoxLang, AI, development, programming, CFML, security, Japan, events ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2025-09-02 - News - Episode 240 Hosts:  Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer ar Ortus Solutionssummary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Eric Peterson and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus, including new features in CommandBox and BoxLang, community contributions, and upcoming events. They delve into enhancements in WebSocket support, ColdBox tips, and the release of BoxLang version 1.5, highlighting performance improvements and new functionalities. The conversation also touches on Adobe’s async bugs and international outreach efforts in Japan, concluding with a call to action for listeners to engage with the community and upcoming workshops. takeaways  CommandBox is now on version 6.2 with exciting updates.SocketBox offers enhanced WebSocket support for various platforms.ColdBox tips provide valuable insights into environment variables.BoxLang 1.5 introduces performance boosts and new features.Community contributions are vital for the growth of Ortus tools.Adobe has reported async bugs that need addressing.Upcoming workshops will enhance skills in CBWire and BoxLang.International outreach is expanding, with BoxLang reaching Japan.The podcast encourages community engagement and contributions.Listeners are invited to participate in events and workshops. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Ortus News and BoxLang Updates21:31 CFML Updates22:40 Upcoming Events and Conferences26:37 Thank You keywords Ortus, CommandBox, BoxLang, ColdBox, WebSocket, CFML, software development, programming, community contributions, technology updates ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2025-08-19 — News — Episode 239 Hosts: Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsSummary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the introduction of CBWire, advancements in BoxLang, and the upcoming TestBox version. They also delve into CFML updates, security insights, and the recent developments in AI, particularly the release of ChatGPT-5. The episode highlights upcoming events and webinars, as well as the importance of community support through Patreon. Takeaways CBWire is a UI library for ColdFusion that enhances user interface development.TestBox version 7 is coming with new features and full BoxLang compatibility.CommandBox has been a staple in the CFML community for 12 years, with significant growth.BoxLang is gaining traction as a dynamic language for the JVM, focusing on developer productivity.AI tools like ChatGPT are evolving, with recent updates sparking community discussions.Community engagement is crucial for the success of tools like BoxLang and TestBox.Upcoming webinars will focus on async programming in BoxLang and other relevant topics.Patreon support is vital for sustaining open-source initiatives and community resources.The Ortus Solutions team is actively participating in various conferences and workshops.The podcast emphasizes the importance of testing and community contributions in software development.Chapters 00:00 Welcome00:47 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates11:21 CFML Updates17:12 Upcoming Events23:15 Thank You Keywords Ortus Solutions, CBWire, BoxLang, TestBox, CommandBox, CFML, AI, ChatGPT, ColdFusion, software development Links CBwire: A Step-by-Step Look at Reactive UI Components for BoxLang and Modern CFML Developers!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/cbwire-a-step-by-step-look-at-reactive-ui-components TestBox - Whats Coming?https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/testbox-whats-coming CommandBox State & Coming Next!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-state-coming-next Become a BoxLang Pioneer: Modernize Your Projects Without Limits!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/become-a-boxlang-pioneer  Deploying BoxLang in the Cloud Video Series!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-cloud-servers URL Rewriting with BoxLang MiniServerhttps://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/08/11/url-rewriting-with-boxlang-miniserver Using StringBind in BoxLanghttps://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/08/18/using-stringbind-in-boxlang Generate 6 Digit Security Codes in Java or CFML (Pete Freitag)https://www.petefreitag.com/blog/generate-6-digit-code/ You Can Modify Elements During Filtering In ColdFusion (Ben Nadel)https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4829-you-can-modify-elements-during-filtering-in-coldfusion.htm  ICYMI — Build a BoxLang App Webinar with Raymond Camdenhttps://youtu.be/HLVaUu20AZA?feature=shared August Webinar: Leveling Up your Async Game with Boxlang with Jon Clausen - TOMORROWhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/leveling-up-your-async-game-with-boxlang  JJUG Night Seminar | BoxLang: A New Dynamic JVM Language - THIS WEEKhttps://jjug.doorkeeper.jp/events/186689 Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 + CBWire Workshophttps://cfsummit.adobeevents.com Into the Box 2026:https://www.intothebox.org  Call for Speakers:https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/call-for-speakers-into-the-box-2026 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hosts:  Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsSPONSOR — ORTUS SOLUTIONS CBWire  🎙️ This episode is sponsored by CBWire; the fastest way to build reactive, modern UIs without leaving your CFML server! With CBWire, you can forget about complex front-end frameworks and endless JavaScript. CBWire brings simplicity, speed, and power to your development workflow by letting you build dynamic, real-time interfaces directly in ColdBox. Whether you're modernizing legacy apps or launching new ones, CBWire helps developers and companies ship faster with cleaner, more maintainable code. Ready to level up? Join our 2-Day CBWire Workshop right after Adobe CFSummit 2025, led by creators Grant Copley and Luis Majano, and get hands-on with everything you need to master CBWire.(Sept 24-25 Las Vegas, Nevada) 🔗 Learn more and register: Workshop-Reactive-UIS-CBWire.eventbrite.com  BoxLang Simple Charting with BoxLang - Raymond Camdenhttps://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/07/18/simple-charting-with-boxlangFor server-sideWKHTMLtoPDFhttps://wkhtmltopdf.org/ForgeBox modulehttps://forgebox.io/view/wkhtmltopdfReleasesBoxLang v1.4.0https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-v140-our-biggest-release-yetNew Async Primitives — asyncRun, asyncAll, asyncAllApply, asyncAnyMiniServer Improvements — env variables, health checks, additional security protectionsPerformance improvements with strings, JSON, and custom component lookupsHundreds of bug fixesNew docs around MiniServer, Components, Transactions, XML Processing, Property Files, and TestingBoxLang JSouphttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-jsoup-powerful-html-parsing-cleaning-and-fluent-navigationCFML Updates  cbSecurity JWT Custom Claimshttps://community.ortussolutions.com/t/i-want-guidance-on-how-to-handle-custom-jwt-claims-in-cbsecurity/10754Ben NadelExplicit Arguments Always Override ArgumentCollection In ColdFusionhttps://www.bennadel.com/blog/4826-explicit-arguments-always-override-argumentcollection-in-coldfusion.htmCreating Runtime Extensions and Polyfills in ColdFusionhttps://www.bennadel.com/blog/4825-creating-runtime-extensions-and-polyfills-in-coldfusion.htmWireBox Runtime Mixinshttps://wirebox.ortusbooks.com/advanced-topics/runtime-mixinsColdBox Application and View Helpershttps://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/the-basics/layouts-and-views/helpers-udfsEvents ICYMI — Build a BoxLang App Webinar with Raymond Camdenhttps://youtu.be/HLVaUu20AZA?feature=sharedAugust Webinar: Leveling Up your Async Game with Boxlang with Jon ClausenAugust 20th, 2025, 11:00 AM CDTFree tickets available register to get access at eventbritehttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/leveling-up-your-async-game-with-boxlangAdobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 + CBWire WorkshopSeptember 22 - 23rdCertification available September 21 or 24thhttps://cfsummit.adobeevents.comOrtus Training after the conference Sept 24 - 25 (Limited Seats Available): Building Reactive UIs with CBWire2-day training after CFSummit (CBWIRE WORKSHOP)Led by Luis Majano and Grant CopleyITB 2026 is now out + Call for Speakers is openInto the Box 2026 Eventbrite: https://Intothebox2026.eventbrite.com Into the Box 2026 Site: https://www.intothebox.org Call for Speakers: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/call-for-speakers-into-the-box-2026ITB Videos Series is Now Live on CFCastsPremium series: https://cfcasts.com/series/into-the-box-2025Online and On-site ticket holders should have free access - Reach out if notPatreons get Free Access to the Series as a token of appreciation for their ongoing support to our mission of modernizing software developmentSeries is available for purchase for just $250 (On-demand lifetime access)CFCast Subscribers get access on November 1stCFCamp Slides and Recordings are Up on our Ortus Site and Youtube Channelhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/events/2025/cfcamp-2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipqwns38Qsohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cCNcNiRCtohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WcPR09EPb8Thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters! You can support us on Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions  You can see an up to date list of all sponsors on Ortus Solutions' Website: https://ortussolutions.com/about-us/sponsors ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2025-07-15 — News — Episode 237Hosts: Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsSummary In this episode of the Modernize or Die podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the launch of the BoxLang VS Code extension and community contributions. They delve into AI integration with BoxLang, provide updates on CFML and security news, and highlight upcoming events such as the Adobe ColdFusion Summit. The episode emphasizes the importance of community engagement and support through Patreon, showcasing the collaborative spirit of the software development community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/GW2E_CVquIo?feature=share Hosts: - Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions - Grant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions Product Updates - qb 13 and Quick 12 released     - Lots of important bug fixes     - Added some testing helpers straight into qb         - `expectToHaveCount`         - `expectNotToHaveCount`         - `expectToExist`         - `expectNotToExist` SPONSOR — ORTUS SOLUTIONS Ortus Training Get trained by the actual makers of BoxLang, the ColdBox Platform, CommandBox, and TestBox. We offer on-site training, regional training seminars and virtual live training as well. We have several professional training courses from where to choose from and we can also cater to a-la-carte trainings as well. Benefits of On-Site Training - Save on attendee travel and time expenses - Have more time for questions and specific content - Focus on topics that matter to your company - Define the pace of the course according to your needs - Get discounts on attendee fees according to your attendance - You choose the location Visit https://www.ortussolutions.com/services/training to get a quote today BoxLang Updates and Features BoxLang v1.3.0 - Enhanced Zip Compression Control - Pretty JSON Serialization - Introducing `xNone()` Functions - Revolutionary Query Concurrency - Intelligent Caching Upgrades - HTTP Response Compression - Binary Integrity Verification - Enhanced Command Line Tools help - Critical Bug Fixes - CFML Compatibility Enhancements BVM v1.14 - Project-specific version management with `.bvmrc` - Enhanced Snapshot Development - Self-Maintenance and Updates BoxLang AI v1.2 - Claude Support - New Tooling APIs - Smarter Message Handling - Easier Debugging - New Event: `onAIResponse` - Looking ahead     - More tooling support     - More providers     - Chat streaming… BoxLang FAQs Java Integration - import Java classes - Star imports - Alias imports CFML Updates - Struct Keys That Contain Dots "Just Work" In Adobe ColdFusion by Ben Nadel     - I appreciate the air quotes around “Just Work” - CFML Wrapper for the Zint Barcode Generator     - By the king of command line tool wrappers — James Moberg Upcoming Events and Webinars ITB Videos Series is Now Live on CFCasts - Premium series: https://cfcasts.com/series/into-the-box-2025 - Online and On-site ticket holders should have free access - Reach out if not - Patreons get Free Access to the Series as a token of appreciation for their ongoing support to our mission of modernizing software development - Series is available for purchase for just $250 (On-demand lifetime access) - CFCast Subscribers get access on November 1st ICYMI: Building AWS Lambda Apps with BoxLang! July 2025 Webinar: Raymond Camden, Let’s Build an App with BoxLang - July 23rd 11:00 AM CDT - Free tickets available CFCamp Slides and Recordings are Up on our Ortus Site and Youtube Channel - https://www.ortussolutions.com/events/2025/cfcamp-2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipqwns38Qso - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cCNcNiRCto - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WcPR09EPb8 Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 - September 22 - 23rd - Certification available September 21 or 24th - Ortus Training after the conference: Building Reactive UIs with CBWire     - 2-day training after CFSummit     - Led by Luis Majano and Grant Copley Closing Remarks Thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters! You can support us on Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions You can see an up to date list of all sponsors on Ortus Solutions' website: https://ortussolutions.com/about-us/sponsors ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

# 2025-06-17 - News - Episode 235 Hosts: Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions ##Summary In this episode of the Updated Modernize or Die podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Grant Copley discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including news about BoxLang, licensing, and upcoming events. They delve into the features of BoxLang, its runtimes, and the new version manager. The conversation also covers the BoxLang VS Code extension, community news, and various upcoming conferences, emphasizing the importance of community support and open-source initiatives. ##Takeaways - Ortus Solutions is committed to providing tailored software solutions.- BoxLang 1.3.0 is expected to be released soon.- BoxLang allows for multiple runtimes, enhancing flexibility for developers.- Licensing for BoxLang is free, with optional paid modules for additional features.- Maven integration can streamline dependency management for BoxLang projects.- The BoxLang VS Code extension offers powerful tools for developers.- CFCamp videos are available for attendees and non-attendees alike.- Adobe ColdFusion Developer Week is an upcoming online event.- Into The Box 2026 will be held in Washington DC.- Patreon supporters play a crucial role in funding Ortus's open-source initiatives. ## Thank You Thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters! You can support us on Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

# 2025-06-03 - News - Episode 234 Hosts:  Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions Jacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions ## Ortus News - cfmigrations v5 released - based off of qb 12 and cbMockData 4     - Simpler configuration for CommandBox Migrations coming soon! - cbPlaywright v1.52.1 (corresponding to Playwright 1.52)     - Also can be used better outside of TestBox - ITB 2025 videos coming to CFCasts in June - BoxLang VS Code Extension v1.7.1 Released!     - The latest update brings improved autocomplete, enhanced function support, and better performance for an even smoother developer experience.     - Upgrade now to boost your productivity while building with BoxLang! https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/v171-boxlang-vscode-extension ## SPONSOR — ORTUS SOLUTIONS - Elasticsearch & OpenSearch Consulting High-performance search solutions with real-time speed and precision Custom implementations, log management, and performance tuning Scale your data search with confidence and expert support Website: https://www.ortussolutions.com/services/elasticsearch If you want to get your product or service in front of our wonderful BoxLang and CFML audience, reach out to us on our website. ## BoxLang Updates - BoxLang v1.2.0 released!     - This powerful new release showcases what our team can deliver in just two weeks—over 30 performance-focused enhancements that supercharge runtime efficiency without changing your existing code. From faster string operations to smarter memory management, BoxLang 1.2 makes building modern applications even smoother, faster, and smarter. https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-v120-released - BoxLang FAQs     - BoxLang is its own language!!!         - Basic syntax differences             - Bx             - Class             - etc…         - Static BIF access         - Functional member methods         - Java interop         - Additional runtime features             - Scheduler              - Modules ## CFML Updates  - Lucee v6 Upgrade Guide     - https://docs.lucee.org/recipes/breaking-changes-6-0.html - Fixinator 6.1.0     - https://www.petefreitag.com/blog/fixinator-6-1-0/ - James Moberg - Using ColdFusion and Xpdf to extract PDF metadata     - https://www.mycfml.com/articles/using-coldfusion-and-xpdf-to-extract-pdf-metadata/ - Ben Nadel - Creating Java Classes From JAR Files In Adobe ColdFusion 2025     - https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4809-creating-java-classes-from-jar-files-in-adobe-coldfusion-2025.htm     - Related: https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4804-rendering-1-dimensional-barcodes-with-zxing-and-coldfusion.htm ## Events - CFCamp Slides and Recordings are Up on our Ortus Site and Youtube Channel: https://www.ortussolutions.com/events/2025/cfcamp-2025 - Upcoming June Webinar: Building Dynamic AWS Lambda Applications with BoxLang - Just a few days left     - Luis Majano - Register for Free on EventBrite: https://BoxLang-AWS-Lambda-2025.eventbrite.com,         - Wednesday, June 18 at 11:00 AM (CDT)     - July Webinar is also Scheduled with Ray Camden, more details coming soon! - America Digital México | June 17, 2025 | Ciudad de México, México     - Ortus Solutions has been invited to showcase BoxLang, the groundbreaking new programming language, at the 9th America Digital México Conference, a major event uniting technology and business leaders from across the region. Join us at booth C36! - Open South Code 2025 - Spain     - June 20 - 21, 2025     - La Térmica - Málaga     - Gold Sponsors - Ortus Solutions     - https://www.opensouthcode.org/conferences/opensouthcode2025 - Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025.     - September 22 - 23rd     - Certification available September 21 or 24th     - https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com      - Speaker Application         - https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/speaker-application  - Into the Box 2026 is coming soon with Blind Ticket Pricing - Stay tuned! ## Tech News Microsoft Build - Microsoft Edit — Vim for Windows?     - https://www.theverge.com/news/669318/microsoft-edit-on-windows-command-line-text-editor - WSL is now Open Source     https://www.theverge.com/news/669286/microsoft-windows-subsystem-for-linux-open-source - GitHub Copilot can now work on GitHub Issues?     - https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/github-copilot-meet-the-new-coding-agent/ ## Thank You Thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters! You can support us on Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2025-05-20 - News - Episode 233 Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/qLpNGduUCIY?feature=share Hosts:  Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions Ortus News - qb 12 & 12.1     - Query param shape checking     - Removing settings that have been defaulted to true for 3 major versions     - Derby Grammar     - Queries without a table     - orderByRandom     - createAs and truncate in SchemaBuilder     - FOR clauses in SQL Server     - convertEmptyStringsToNull setting     - And more bug fixes and performance improvements - ITB 2025 videos coming to CFCasts in June - Passkeys are available as an option to log in on ForgeBox     - Go secure your account today!     - You can add this to your ColdBox app as well with cbSecurity Passkeys SPONSOR — ORTUS SOLUTIONS Ortus Cloud Servers - BoxLang and CommandBox servers available on AWS and Azure - Choose Ubuntu or Windows-based server - Serverless deployments available for BoxLang - Website: https://www.ortussolutions.com/products/cloud-servers If you want to get your product or service in front of our wonderful BoxLang and CFML audience, reach out to us on our website. BoxLang News - Parsing Markdown in BoxLang - Take 3 by Raymond Camden     - https://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/05/14/parsing-markdown-in-boxlang-take-3 - BoxLang added to CFDocs     - Example: https://cfdocs.org/serializejson - bx-sqlite module     - Mentioned at the webinar last week - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P631fwZPjBg     - https://github.com/ortus-boxlang/bx-sqlite - A Sneak Peek at BoxLang’s Module Feature by Raymond Camden     - https://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/05/07/a-sneak-peek-at-boxlangs-module-feature - BoxLang 1.1.0 released!     - https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-v110-released - BoxLang FAQs - Is BoxLang a paid engine like Adobe ColdFusion?     - BoxLang is FREE and OPEN SOURCE         - There are plans for additional features, but you do not need to pay to use BoxLang.     - And before you say it’s paid because of the modules:         - Anyone can build a BoxLang module using the same tooling and extension points we use.  You can create your own version of our premium modules and use that.     - BoxLang+ and BoxLang++ are optional plans for people who see the value of:         - Premium modules             - Redis             - Couchbase             - MongoDB             - ElasticSearch             - bx-ai+ (more providers and features)             - PDF Forms             - Spreadsheet Functionality         - Business-level SLA         - Custom patches         - Priority support         - And more! Send us your BoxLang questions at [email protected] CFML News - Security updates available for Adobe ColdFusion | APSB25-52     - https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-52.html      - https://www.carehart.org/blog/2025/5/14/coldfusion_updates_released_may_13_2025      - This hosed remote function calls, even if not calling remotely - Spring 2025 Galaxie Blog Update and Roadmap (Gregory Alexander)     - https://www.gregoryalexander.com/blog/2025/5/14/spring-2025-galaxie-blog-update-and-roadmap      - Among other things, providing BoxLang compatibility and potentially writing a new BoxLang edition is on the radar.  🙂 Events - CFCamp - This week!     - Pre conference Workshop open. Seats are limited: https://CFCamp2025-BoxLang.eventbrite.com      - May 22 - 23rd, 2025 - Munich, Germany     - https://www.cfcamp.org      - Luis Majano, Brad Wood will be there! - Upcoming June Webinar: Building Dynamic AWS Lambda Applications with BoxLang by Luis Majano     - Wednesday, June 18 at 11:00 AM (CDT)     - Register for Free on Eventbrite https://BoxLang-AWS-Lambda-2025.eventbrite.com, - July Webinar is also Scheduled with Ray Camden, more details coming soon! - Open South Code 2025 - Spain     - June 20 - 21, 2025     - La Térmica - Málaga     - Gold Sponsors - Ortus Solutions     - https://www.opensouthcode.org/conferences/opensouthcode2025 - Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025.     - September 22 - 23rd     - Certification available September 21 or 24th     - https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com      - Speaker Application - https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/speaker-application  - Into the Box 2026 is coming soon with Blind Ticket Pricing Thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters! You can support us on Patreon here -  https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions  You can see an up to date list of all sponsors on Ortus Solutions' Website - https://ortussolutions.com/about-us/sponsors ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join hosts Daniel Garcia and Grant Copley as they dive into the latest news and updates in the BoxLang and CFML world. Don’t miss out on insights, discussions, and what’s coming next for modern software development! 🚀 =============================== SummaryIn this episode of the Modernize or Die podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Grant Copley discuss the highlights from the recent Into The Box conference, including the release of BoxLang 1.0, networking opportunities, workshops, and product updates. They share their experiences, favorite moments, and insights from the event, as well as upcoming events and community engagement initiatives. Takeaways* BoxLang 1.0 was officially released at the conference.* The conference felt like a family reunion for attendees.* Networking opportunities were a highlight of the event.* Workshops provided valuable learning experiences for participants.* The food at the conference was notably good this year.* A Mariachi band performed at the Happy Box event.* ColdBox 7.4 allows writing apps in BoxLang.* BoxLang Academy is available for free for the rest of the year.* Expert consulting services for ElasticSearch are now offered.* Plans for Into The Box 2026 are already in motion. Linkshttps://www.ortussolutions.com/products/commandbox-prohttps://www.ortussolutions.com/services/elasticsearch-solutionshttps://www.ortussolutions.com/services/dbahttps://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/search/results?searchTerms=boxlanghttps://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps?search=boxlang&page=1 https://www.mycfml.com/articles/cf-timer-revisited/https://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/04/25/using-cloudflares-browser-rendering-apis-for-screenshots https://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/04/28/boxlang-quick-tips-working-with-zip-fileshttps://CFCamp2025-BoxLang.eventbrite.com https://www.cfcamp.org https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions https://community.ortussolutions.com https://ortussolutions.com/about-us/sponsors Thanks everyone!!! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★