Episode 239 | August 19th, 2025

2025-08-19 — News — Episode 239 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 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 Welcome 00:47 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates 11:21 CFML Updates 17:12 Upcoming Events 23:15 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 MiniServer https://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/08/11/url-rewriting-with-boxlang-miniserver Using StringBind in BoxLang https://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 Camden https://youtu.be/HLVaUu20AZA?feature=shared August Webinar: Leveling Up your Async Game with Boxlang with Jon Clausen - TOMORROW https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/leveling-up-your-async-game-with-boxlang JJUG Night Seminar | BoxLang: A New Dynamic JVM Language - THIS WEEK https://jjug.doorkeeper.jp/events/186689 Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 + CBWire Workshop https://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 ★