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

2024-11-19 Weekly News — Episode 223Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/bFX1uaN5Hec?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsEric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBig Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there including BoxLang.A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2025 in Washington DC https://t.co/cFLDUJZEyMApril 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 - Washington, DCLike and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortus’s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes  Patreon Support (jolly)We have 59 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. New Releases and UpdatesCommandBox 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 FeaturesWebSocket ServerUpdates to run BoxLangAdd command to deploy Lucee lex or lco filesCheck if an entry has a hash associated to it and validate itImprovementSort by date last started when finding a server by web rootMake semantic version prerelease identifiers not case sensitivedefault servlet pass predicate include Boxlang filesTasksUpdate to Undertow 2.2.33.FinalUpdate to Lucee 5.4.6.9Update bundled JRE to 11.0.23+99 Bugshttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-610-released https://commandbox.ortusbooks.com/ BoxLang Beta 22 Released11/15/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 22 Launched4 New Features10 Improvements14 Bugs Fixedhttps://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/1.0.0-beta22 Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsBoost Your Confidence & Silence the Inner Critic: Overcome Imposter Phenomenon!Sac Interactive Tech Meetup • Sacramento, CAWed, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM PSThttps://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 #311Nov 21 at 12p US EasternOver 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 Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comIntroducing SocketBoxThis 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 TrainingCF Summit India 2024Join 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: FreeDecember 7, 20242 Cities: Bengaluru and NoidaRegister: https://cf-indiasummit-2024.attendease.com ITB 2025Location: Washington, DCDates: April 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 - Washington, DCTickets and more info: https://t.co/cFLDUJZEyM50% off blind tickets$249.50 for the Conference$349.50 for the Conference + Workshop!!!Call for Speakers CLOSEDCFCamp 2025May 22, 23rd - 2025Atomis Hotel Munich Airporthttps://www.cfcamp.org/ Call for Speakers open - https://www.papercall.io/cfcamp2025More conferencesNeed more conferences, this site has a huge list of conferences for almost any language/community.https://confs.tech/Blogs, Posts, and Videos of the Week11/19/24 - Blog - Ortus Solutions - 5 Signs It’s Time to Modernize Your ColdFusion / CFML ApplicationColdFusion 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...