Modernize or Die® - CFML News Podcast for November 19th, 2024 - Episode 223

Modernize or Die ® Podcast - CFML News Edition

2024-11-19 Weekly News — Episode 223

Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/bFX1uaN5Hec?feature=share
Hosts:

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions

Big Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there including BoxLang.
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New Releases and Updates

CommandBox 6.1.0 Released!
We are pleased to announce the release of CommandBox 6.1.0, the latest release of our CLI, REPL, and Server, and Package Manager. This is a minor update to our last release. It has a handful of new features, and bug fixes, as well as better out-of-the-box support for BoxLang, our new CFML-compatible JVM language.

New Features

• WebSocket Server
• Updates to run BoxLang
• Add command to deploy Lucee lex or lco files
• Check if an entry has a hash associated to it and validate it

Improvement

• Sort by date last started when finding a server by web root
• Make semantic version prerelease identifiers not case sensitive
• default servlet pass predicate include Boxlang files

Tasks

• Update to Undertow 2.2.33.Final
• Update to Lucee 5.4.6.9
• Update bundled JRE to 11.0.23+9

9 Bugs

https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-610-released
https://commandbox.ortusbooks.com/

BoxLang Beta 22 Released

11/15/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 22 Launched
4 New Features
10 Improvements
14 Bugs Fixed
https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/1.0.0-beta22

Webinars, Meetups and Workshops

Boost Your Confidence & Silence the Inner Critic: Overcome Imposter Phenomenon!
Sac Interactive Tech Meetup • Sacramento, CA
Wed, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM PST
https://www.meetup.com/sacinteractive/events/303708476/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events$all

Online ColdFusion Meetup - "ColdFusion Horizons: Unveiling 2025", Charvi Dhoot (CF Product Manager)--CFMeetup #311
Nov 21 at 12p US Eastern
Over the years, ColdFusion has evolved to support not only the development of dynamic web pages but also the creation of complex applications and services. It remains a popular choice for developers seeking a versatile and efficient platform for building web-based solutions and business applications.
As we look ahead to the imminent release of ColdFusion 2025, we invite you to join us for an exclusive feature showcase that highlights the compelling reasons to adopt this upcoming version. Additionally, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of the strategic vision for future releases, offering an opportunity for you to engage with new ideas under consideration and contribute valuable feedback.
Attend this talk to gain deeper insight into the current and future releases of ColdFusion on the horizon!
https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/304633294/

CFCasts Content Updates

https://www.cfcasts.com

Introducing SocketBox

This innovative library simplifies WebSocket integration, making real-time features and message handling a breeze. Build engaging applications with SocketBox – get started today! #CFML #BoxLang #WebSockets #RealTime

https://www.cfcasts.com/series/ortus-bytes/videos/introducing-socketbox

Conferences and Training

CF Summit India 2024
Join us for the Adobe ColdFusion India Summit, a premier, completely free event where developers, industry experts, and thought leaders come together to explore the latest in ColdFusion and web development. Network with peers, meet the ColdFusion engineering team, get your questions answered, discover strategies to boost your career and grow your business—all at no cost.
Price: Free
December 7, 2024
2 Cities: Bengaluru and Noida
Register: https://cf-indiasummit-2024.attendease.com
ITB 2025

• Location: Washington, DC
• Dates: April 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 - Washington, DC
• Tickets and more info: https://t.co/cFLDUJZEyM
• 50% off blind tickets
• $249.50 for the Conference
• $349.50 for the Conference + Workshop!!!
• Call for Speakers CLOSED

CFCamp 2025
May 22, 23rd - 2025
Atomis Hotel Munich Airport
https://www.cfcamp.org/
Call for Speakers open - https://www.papercall.io/cfcamp2025

More conferences
Need more conferences, this site has a huge list of conferences for almost any language/community.
https://confs.tech/

Blogs, Posts, and Videos of the Week

11/19/24 - Blog - Ortus Solutions - 5 Signs It’s Time to Modernize Your ColdFusion / CFML Application
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 in performance, security, and scalability. Let’s explore five clear indicators th...