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June was a transformative month at Ortus Solutions as we crossed the halfway point of the year. With major product updates, powerful community engagements, and continued improvements across the BoxLang ecosystem, our mission to modernize development and empower engineers took center stage. Whether y...
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Ortus Solutions had the honor of participating in the prestigious 10th América Digital Congress Mexico 2025, one of the most important technology events in Latin America. Invited by INVEST in El Salvador as part of the official national delegation, our team proudly represented El Salvador's gro...
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We're excited to announce the release of the BoxLang TextMate Bundle — a comprehensive development toolkit that brings world-class IDE support to BoxLang developers using TextMate, VS Code, Sublime Text, and other TextMate-compatible editors. With BoxLang 1.0 now stable and rapidly gaining mom...
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We had an incredible time at Open South Code 2025, held in the vibrant city of Málaga, Spain. As one of the most important Open Source events in Europe, it was an honor for Ortus Solutions to participate as Gold Sponsors, showcasing the power and potential of BoxLang, our new dynamic language f...
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We're excited to announce the first release of the BoxLang Monaco Editor Support - a comprehensive language support package that brings BoxLang syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, and custom theming to Monaco Editor, the powerful code editor that powers Visual Studio Code....
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We're thrilled to announce the release of BVM (BoxLang Version Manager) v1.15.0! This release focuses on three critical areas: security, visibility, and reliability. With SHA-256 integrity verification, comprehensive installation statistics, and enhanced system resilience, BVM v1.15.0 continues to m...
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If you're attending the Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 and are looking to extend your learning with hands-on, practical skills, the "Building Reactive UIs with CBWire!" workshop is the perfect next step. Led by Grant Copley (creator of CBWire) and Luis Majano (creator of ColdBox and CEO of Ortus Solut...
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Discover the Future of JVM Development at DevBCN 2025 with Ortus Solutions
Ortus Solutions is proud to announce its participation as a sponsor at DevBCN 2025, one of Europe's premier software development conferences. We'll be showcasing BoxLang, our next-generation JVM language designed to empower d...
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Smarter Software Starts Here
In today's fast-moving digital landscape, efficiency and data-driven decision-making aren't just advantages — they're essential.
That's why Ortus Solutions is proud to launch Ortus AI, a new line of AI consulting and development services designed to help you:
Elimi...
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We're excited to announce the release of BVM (BoxLang Version Manager) v1.14, bringing significant enhancements that make BoxLang development even more seamless and productive. What's crazy is that we have already released 14 minor versions of this amazing little version manager. This release introd...
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We're thrilled to announce the release of BoxLang v1.3.0! This significant update brings exciting new features, substantial performance improvements, and critical bug fixes that will enhance your development workflow and application reliability....
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We're excited to announce the release of BoxLang AI v1.2, a major update to the BoxLang AI module that powers intelligent applications with a unified AI abstraction layer across even more providers: OpenAI, Claude, Grok, Gemini, and more. This release packs new features for providers, tools, debuggi...
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Our participation is more than a presence, it is a commitment to represent El Salvador's growing influence in the global tech ecosystem and to inspire others to embrace modern software practices.
This invitation is a recognition of our contributions to open source and a reminder of the importance of...
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We're excited to announce the release of BVM (BoxLang Version Manager), a powerful new tool that makes managing multiple BoxLang installations effortless across Mac, Linux, and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Whether you're a BoxLang developer working on multiple projects or testing across differ...
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ColdBox 19th Anniversary, 7.4 Highlights, and 8.x Preview
As we celebrate 19 years of ColdBox, it's a great time to look at where we are today and what exciting updates are ahead. From major enhancements in the 7.x series to the upcoming ColdBox 8 and deeper BoxLang integration, we're building ...
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On June 20–21, Ortus Solutions and BoxLang are proud to return as Gold Sponsors of Open South Code 2025, one of the premier open source events in Europe, hosted in Málaga, Spain.
Our continued support of this event reflects our strong commitment to the open source ecosystem, software inno...
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If you missed Into the Box 2025, you can now catch up on all the action with on-demand access to every session from Day 1 and Day 2, now available as a premium series on CFCasts. This year's conference explored everything from BoxLang and ColdBox to AI tools and cutting-edge workflows, with content ...
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The future of development isn't about choosing a single platform or runtime—it's about embracing the dynamic nature of our ever-evolving digital landscape. My presentation "BoxLang - The Future is Dynamic" from DevNexus 2025 is now available on YouTube, and I'm excited to share why B...
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We're excited to announce a game-changing feature for BoxLang developers: Maven Integration! This powerful addition opens the door to the entire Java ecosystem, allowing you to seamlessly incorporate thousands of Java libraries into your BoxLang applications with just a few simple commands....
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We're excited to announce the release of the Setup BoxLang GitHub Action – a powerful new tool that makes it incredibly easy to integrate BoxLang into your continuous integration and deployment workflows. Whether you're building applications, running tests, or deploying BoxLang projects, this ...
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� BoxLang 1.2 is Here! �
We're excited to announce the release of BoxLang 1.2, a significant milestone that demonstrates our commitment to delivering both cutting-edge features and exceptional performance. This release represents how much innovation the entire BoxLang team can accompli...
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**Ortus Solutions is pleased to announce v1.7.0 of the official BoxLang extension for VSCode!
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I wanted to share a quick overview with you all of the features we are sending up in this release. In this release I have two new features I would like to draw your attention to....
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Introducing BoxLang Academy – Learn BoxLang from the Creators
At Ortus Solutions, we believe that sharing knowledge fuels innovation. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of BoxLang Academy — the official online learning platform for mastering BoxLang, the modern dynamic languag...
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Into the Box 2025 kicked off in the best way possible with an exciting keynote from Luis Majano, CEO of Ortus Solutions. He welcomed everyone to the 14th edition of the conference and shared some exciting news: BoxLang 1.0 is officially here!...
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� BoxLang 1.1 is Here! �
We're excited to announce the release of BoxLang 1.1.0, packed with powerful new features, critical bug fixes, and performance-focused improvements that make the language even more robust, secure, and developer-friendly....
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Start using passkeys today and take your ForgeBox security to the next level!
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Finally, the wait is over! After a lot of intrigue and almost 10 months of extremely hard work, we can finally tell you about the most important release of the year for us at Ortus:
BoxLang: Multi-Runtime Dynamic JVM Language
BoxLang is a modern dynamic JVM language that can be deployed on multiple ...
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We're thrilled to announce that Ortus Solutions and BoxLang will once again join CFCamp as Platinum Sponsors for the 2025 edition. As passionate advocates of innovation in the CFML and modern JVM space, we're proud to keep pushing boundaries—and this year is shaping up to be our biggest presen...
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Power Upyou CommandBox experience and practices at Into the Box 2025
Want to get hands-on with the new CommandBox features or learn how others are pushing it to the next level? These are the must-see sessions at ITB 2025 if you're a CommandBox user:...
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Are you a fan of TestBox or looking to level up your testing game in 2025? Whether you're just getting started with unit testing or you're already building advanced specs for ColdBox and BoxLang apps, Into the Box 2025 has an exciting lineup tailored just for you. Into the Box 2025 ha...
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The wait is over! The official Into the Box 2025 agenda is now live — and it's packed with high-impact sessions designed for modern CFML and BoxLang developers. Whether you're building APIs, modernizing legacy apps, diving into serverless, or exploring AI integrations, this...
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The countdown is on. You have just **two days left** to secure your **Early Bird ticket** for just $199 to **Into the Box 2025** before prices increase on **April 16**.
We are proud to offer an engaging and high-value online experience for developers around the...
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BoxLang is the modern, flexible JVM language you've been waiting for. We know what it's like to need better tools, more freedom, and the ability to scale without limits — because we've been there too. That's why we're building BoxLang with you and for you. Your feedback, ideas, and needs ...
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Is Your ColdFusion Application Keeping Up with Your Business Needs?
Many ColdFusion applications were built years ago and no longer align with modern business requirements. Companies relying on off-the-shelf solutions often find that these systems lack flexibility, scalability, and seamless integrat...
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We're beyond excited to unveil the full agenda for Into the Box 2025, happening in Washington, DC and online, from April 30 – May 2! This year, we've carefully curated sessions that reflect the most relevant, modern, and forward-looking topics in our ecosystem...
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The wait is over! By popular demand, Into the Box 2025 virtual tickets are officially available! Secure your spot today and take advantage of our exclusive early bird pricing before it's gone!
We're bringing the community together to push the boundaries of modern development...
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Security breaches can lead to data leaks, legal issues, and irreversible damage to your company's reputation. Many ColdFusion applications—especially older ones—are vulnerable to cyber threats due to outdated code, weak authentication, and improper security configurations.
When was the l...
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We are thrilled to announce the release of BoxLang 1.0.0-RC.3, marking a significant milestone in the development of our dynamic JVM language. This release brings a major performance boost and over 100 bug fixes and improvements, making it our most robust release to date. We are now entering the fin...
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Many companies face significant challenges when outsourcing ColdFusion development. Issues such as time zone mismatches, communication barriers, and cultural misalignment often result in project delays, inefficient collaboration, and unexpected costs. However, Nearshoring presents a strategic altern...
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We are pleased to announce the release of CommandBox 6.2.0, a minor release in our CLI, Server, and Package Manager.
Download
You can download the latest version by using the upgrade command from the CLI for an in-place upgrade. It's also available on HomeBrew, and our download page:
https:...
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We are excited to announce the release of TestBox 6.3.0. This version emphasizes the all-new BoxLang Reporter, now with vibrant color outputs and seamless execution through BoxLang, improving the testing experience. To benefit from these improvements, update now and ensure your testing remains relia...
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We're excited to announce that BoxLang Virtual Machines (VMs) are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. With just a few clicks, you can now deploy pre-configured, high-performance BoxLang environments in the cloud — including the ability to run legacy and modern CFML applications u...
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Is Your ColdFusion System Quietly Costing You More Than You Think?
Many organizations continue to rely on ColdFusion systems that haven't been updated in years. While these systems may still be running, they often come with hidden operational, financial, and security costs that can compound over tim...
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Is Your ColdFusion Application Slowing Down Your Business?
ColdFusion performance issues can cripple your business—causing slow load times, frustrated users, and lost revenue. Whether you're running Adobe ColdFusion or Lucee, optimizing your application is critical for efficiency, security, an...
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In this release, we're thrilled to unveil a series of significant enhancements and upgrades to ContentBox designed to elevate your experience and considerably improve system performance. Our team has focused on integrating the latest CommandBox migrations and ColdBox Core, which ensures that the cor...
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We are thrilled to introduce BoxLang Gen AI, a powerful and intuitive module that brings seamless AI generation capabilities to your BoxLang applications. With a fluent, functional API, this module allows developers to interact with multiple AI providers in a consistent and abstracted manner....
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Ortus Solutions is kicking off 2025 with major milestones, from the highly anticipated Into the Box 2025 to groundbreaking advancements in BoxLang and key industry event appearances at Jfokus and DevNexus 2025. With new product releases, enhanced compatibility, and exclusive discounts, we're equippi...
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We're entering the final stretch of our pre-releases, and we couldn't be more excited to introduce RC2! � This release marks a major leap in performance and compatibility, the result of over six months of intensive development. Beyond enhanced stability and seamless integration, RC2 delivers ...
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Building a Web App with BoxLang: A Hands-On Experience by Raymond Camden
BoxLang, the new JVM-based scripting language from Ortus Solutions, is gaining traction among developers looking for a modern, lightweight alternative for building web applications. In a Recent blog post, Raymond Camden took it...
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The second round of Into the Box sessions is here, packed with incredible new topics, sessions and expert speakers industry leaders in modern CFML getting us modern content and practices you can use to make your coding experience and projects better, faster and easy and expert-led talks on...
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The serverless computing model has revolutionized the way we deploy and manage applications, and with BoxLang, it's easier than ever to leverage AWS Lambda for efficient, scalable execution of cloud functions. In a recent blog post, Ray Camden explored the process of building and deploying BoxL...
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Are you ready to take your ColdBox development skills for ColdFusion and BoxLang to the next level? Whether you're new to ColdBox or looking to sharpen your expertise, our ColdBox From Hero to Superhero training is the perfect opportunity to become a ColdFusion and BoxLang powerhouse.
Why Attend?
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We're thrilled to announce that Ortus Solutions will be a Silver Sponsor at DevNexus 2025, one of the largest and most exciting Java conferences in the world! Our team will be on-site, spreading the word about BoxLang and its latest advancements, designed specifically to emp...
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**We're thrilled to announce that Raymond Camden, a leading voice in the CFML community, is joining us as a BoxLang Advocate.**Currently collaborating with us as a contractor, Raymond brings years of web development experience and a passion for simplifying complex technologies. His expertise makes h...
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After nearly a year of relentless iteration, rigorous testing, blood, sweat, lots of praying, tears, and over 1,000 resolved tickets, we proudly announce the first Release Candidate (RC1) of BoxLang! With 27 beta versions behind us, we are now on the final stretch toward the official 1.0 release....
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The amazing CFML community leader Ray Camden recently shared his thoughts on BoxLang, a dynamic scripting language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). BoxLang is lightweight (only 6 MB) and doesn't require Java knowledge, making it accessible to developers from all ...
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Thinking about attending Into the Box 2025 but don't want to go alone? Or are you looking to train your team with the latest modern software development tools? We've got you covered. Take advantage of our exclusive team deals and bring your team for an even better experience....
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We are excited to bring you Beta 27 with enhanced XML handling, new CLI app support, improved error handling, and expanded interoperability with Java and CFML runtimes. We've also added new HTTP event hooks, improved caching strategies, and a streamlined class resolution process to make your applica...
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At Ortus Solutions, we are dedicated to delivering the best experience for our Into the Box attendees. This year's event will be an exciting opportunity to explore BoxLang and modern CFML development, and we want to ensure that attending in person is even more rewarding.
Exclusive On-...
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Are you ready to join us for Into the Box 2025 from April 30th to May 2nd in Washington, D.C.? Let's make your trip planning as smooth as possible. Here you'll find Airfare discounts, Hotel Deals and fun things to do to the the best out of your trip to D.C....
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We're thrilled to introduce the bx-yaml module for BoxLang!
This powerful new module brings seamless YAML parsing and emitting capabilities to BoxLang. You can now effortlessly serialize BoxLang native types—including structs, queries, arrays, classes, and more—into YAML. The same simpli...
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We're super excited to announce the release of TestBox 6.1.0! This release introduces native support for BoxLang without the need for a compatibility mode, unlocking new possibilities for developers embracing BoxLang's dynamic capabilities. Alongside this exciting update, we've added valuable featur...
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Our first round of sessions and workshops for Into the Box 2025 is here! Get ready to dive into a world of modern web development with hands-on workshops and engaging sessions led by Ortus Solutions and Community CFML and BoxLang experts. Visit intothebox.org to ex...
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We're thrilled to announce the release of BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 26, a monumental update that takes performance and functionality to the next level. This beta officially certifies the ColdBox HMVC Framework to run on BoxLang, marking a significant milestone in compatibility. Not only can you now run all...
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Check Out the 1st Round of Sessions Tomorrow Morning!
Save Up to $200 on Blind Tickets – Until Jan 22nd
Into the Box 2025 is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be the most exciting conference Ortus Solutions has ever hosted! This event will spotlight cutting-edge technologies ...
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We're excited to announce the release of the bx-ftp module for BoxLang! This powerful module enables seamless interaction between your BoxLang applications and FTP servers. Whether you need to upload files, download content, or manage directories on an FTP server, the bx-ftp module has you covered....
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BoxLang has come a long way since its beta release, and we're thrilled to share the incredible progress made so far. From its initial launch to the upcoming stable version, BoxLang has been evolving with new features, tools, and a growing ecosystem, all aimed at empowering modern developers.In this ...
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At Ortus Solutions, we've always been at the forefront of innovation in the ColdFusion ecosystem. From pioneering modern ColdFusion practices to developing cutting-edge tools and frameworks, we've been passionate to help and sup[port the community into shaping the future of web development.That's wh...
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We're thrilled to announce that Ortus Solutions, through BoxLang, will be participating as a Silver Sponsor at the prestigious Jfokus 2025 conference! Taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, from February 3 to 5, Jfokus is one of the premier developer conferences in Europe, bringing together thousands of...
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As we approach a stable release of BoxLang and our continued marketing reaches more folks, many have asked about its purpose. Why create a new language when the JVM ecosystem already includes established languages like Kotlin, Groovy, and Scala, to name a few....
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ColdBox gives you the flexibility to create domain-specific routes, making it perfect for multi-tenant applications or projects that need to respond differently based on the domain or subdomain being accessed. In this tip, we'll dive into how to use the withDomain() method to create routes...
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In today's software landscape, developers need tools that deliver flexibility, efficiency, and modernization. With decades of open-source expertise, Ortus Solutions introduces BoxLang—our most ambitious project yet. Built for the JVM, BoxLang integrates seamlessly with Java, offering powerful ...
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Launching and scaling your next project can be a critical challenge; having the right talent on demand can make all the difference. At Ortus Solutions, we provide flexible staff augmentation solutions designed to meet your project's needs. Start quickly, enhance performance, and deliver future-ready...
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Introduction
The wait is almost over. BoxLang, the revolutionary programming language designed to empower developers, is about to launch its stable release. Get ready to experience a new era of development, where innovation, flexibility, and performance converge.
A new paradigm in programming
BoxLan...
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Join us for groundbreaking workshops and discover the future of modern development with BoxLang.
Ortus Solutions is thrilled to announce its participation as a Platinum Sponsor and Keynote Presenter at CFCamp 2025, the premier conference for modern web development! Held at the Atomis Hotel Munich Ai...
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This month, we're excited to share the latest developments, updates, and opportunities from the BoxLang ecosystem. From groundbreaking beta releases to insightful new tools and community highlights, there's something for every modern web developer.
Dive into our November Recap to explore how BoxLang...
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In today's digital landscape, security threats are evolving at an alarming rate, and your business's ColdFusion application—whether powered by Lucee or Adobe ColdFusion—may be more vulnerable than you think. A comprehensive ColdFusion security audit is essential to safeguarding sensitive...
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Welcome to the November Ortus Newsletter! This month has been full of exciting updates, insightful blog posts, and important announcements to keep you informed and inspired.Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, there's something here for everyone. Let's dive into this month's hig...
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We're excited to announce the release of Beta 24, packed with powerful new features, essential bug fixes, and impactful improvements that enhance performance and security. This release brings more robust logging capabilities, enhanced configuration flexibility, and new query-handling methods to stre...
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In today's fast-paced digital environment, a database that scales seamlessly is crucial for growing businesses. Whether you're experiencing seasonal traffic spikes, entering new markets, or launching new products, your database must keep up with increasing demands without compromising performance or...
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We've been working on a fun new library to make WebSockets easier for CFML (and BoxLang) developers. WebSockets are incredibly powerful for real-time applications, but CF developers have historically lagged behind other languages in adopting this technology. With SocketBox, we're addressing this gap...
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The latest release of BoxLang, Beta 23, marks a significant step forward in our journey to create the ultimate dynamic language for the JVM. Packed with powerful new features, important bug fixes, and thoughtful optimizations, this update is designed to make your development experience smoother, fas...
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We're thrilled to have launched the new TestBox website and TestBox 6.0! If you haven't had a chance to explore yet, visit TestBox to discover updated documentation, powerful resources, and features that make testing more efficient than ever....
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In a rapidly evolving digital world, maintaining performance, security, and scalability for ColdFusion applications is more challenging than ever. Whether you're using Lucee or Adobe ColdFusion, legacy systems can become a bottleneck for growth, innovation, and user satisfaction. The need to future-...
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The Hidden Costs of In-House Database Management
Opting for in-house database management involves more than just a salary. Here are some often-overlooked costs associated with maintaining your own DBA team.
1. High Salaries and Benefits
Hiring skilled DBAs is expensive. According to industry reports...
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ColdFusion has long been a reliable platform for building web applications, but like any technology, it requires maintenance and modernization over time. Whether you're using Lucee or Adobe ColdFusion, it's critical to recognize the signs that your application is no longer meeting today's standards ...
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**Did you know ColdBox provides flexible ways to build routes using structs?** In this tip, we'll cover how to use the`event.buildLink()`and`event.route()`methods for named routes, a feature that's especially handy when working with dynamic URLs....
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The BoxLang 1.0.0-Beta22 release includes several improvements, bug fixes, new features, and stories. Key improvements include enhanced redirection for the Miniserver, better transactional event broadcasting, and added convenience methods like getRequestContext() and getApplicationContext(). Bug fix...
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Feeling the limits of an on-premise ColdFusion setup?
Many businesses face high costs, limited scalability, and performance bottlenecks, leaving them wondering if the cloud could be the answer.
In our FREE whitepaper, "Is Cloud the Answer for Your ColdFusion Dilemma?", we explore:
Benefits of Migrat...
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