Modernize or Die ® Podcast - CFML News Edition

2024-12-31 Weekly News — Episode 226Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/BUIfVQV0bhs?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - 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 (holly)We have 61 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsTomcat VulnerabilityTime-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.1, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.33, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.97. The mitigation for CVE-2024-50379 was incomplete. Users running Tomcat on a case insensitive file system with the default servlet write enabled (readonly initialisation parameter set to the non-default value of false) may need additional configuration to fully mitigate CVE-2024-50379 depending on which version of Java they are using with Tomcat: - running on Java 8 or Java 11: the system property sun.io.useCanonCaches must be explicitly set to false (it defaults to true) - running on Java 17: the system property sun.io.useCanonCaches, if set, must be set to false (it defaults to false) - running on Java 21 onwards: no further configuration is required (the system property and the problematic cache have been removed) Tomcat 11.0.3, 10.1.35 and 9.0.99 onwards will include checks that sun.io.useCanonCaches is set appropriately before allowing the default servlet to be write enabled on a case insensitive file system. Tomcat will also set sun.io.useCanonCaches to false by default where it can.https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-56337 How to resolve with Lucee: https://dev.lucee.org/t/cvs-exploit-of-tomcat-9-10-11/14590 End of 2024 - what did it bring itWhat is 2025 bringing? New Releases and UpdatesAdobe Security Updates released December 23rd, 2024 - ColdFusion 2023 Update 12 and 2021 Update 18We have released critical security updates for ColdFusion (2023 release) and ColdFusion (2021 release).Adobe is aware that CVE-2024-53961 has a known proof-of-concept that could cause an arbitrary file system read.View the security bulletin, APSB24-107, and the tech notes for more information.https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2024/12/released-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-december-23rd-2024-security-updates/An Initial Analysis of Adobe ColdFusion CVE-2024-53961 - from HoyahaxaAdobe released APSB24-107 today, which addresses one vulnerability in ColdFusion tracked as CVE-2024-53961 and described as a path traversal that could lead to file retrieval.  Based on a quick review of the corresponding patches, it appears to be a security enhancement that improves protection (and possibly remediates bypasses) against the attack vectors first addressed in APSB24-14 / CVE-2024-20767 back in March.  https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2024/12/an-initial-analysis-of-cve-2024-53961.html Blog from Charlie on the updates: https://www.carehart.org/blog/2024/12/23/ColdFusion_updates_released_Dec_23_2024 Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsICYMI - Sac Interactive Meetup: All I Want for Christmas is AI with Luke KilpatrickWed, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM PSThttps://www.meetup.com/sacinteractive/events/303708503/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events$all Sac Interactive Meetup: January with Kai KoenigCFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comMerry Xmas - All of the Into the Box 2024 videos are now available for paid subscriptionshttps://www.cfcasts.com/series/into-the-box-2024 Conferences and TrainingITB 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/cfcamp2025 Closes February 28, 2025 ( 4am PST )More 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 Week12/29/24 - Blog - Ben Nadel - My Internal InVision Feature Demo VideosAlthough InVision is shutting its doors, it's been an amazing journey; and, I've done a lot of work that I'm incredibly proud of. In particular, I feel great about the way in which I embraced experimentation with both arms; and, that I tried throwing as many features against the wall to see which would stick. Some of my experiments ended up being a "nothing burger". But, some of them went on to become highly valuable parts of the application and the user experience (UX). The whole process made me somewhat fearless in the face of opposition; and, taught me to love my failures just as much as my successes.

Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/t2KMIxwc1c4?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsKai Koenig - Ventego CreativeBig 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 We have 60 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsNew Vulnerability Reported - Adobe Patched in March!Today, CISA also added a critical Adobe ColdFusion vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2024-20767), which Adobe patched in March. Since then, several proof-of-concept exploits have been published online.CVE-2024-20767 is due to an improper access control weakness that allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to read the system and other sensitive files. According to SecureLayer7, successfully exploiting ColdFusion servers with the admin panel exposed online can also allow attackers to bypass security measures and perform arbitrary file system writes.https://www.scyscan.com/cve-2024-20767/adobe-coldfusion-improper-access-control-vulnerability/#google_vignette Important notice: Upcoming deprecations and removals in ColdFusion (2025 release)Added cfencode.sh to the table of removals.Updated Customizing an HTTP response to HTTP reason phrases.Added contact email id cf-deprecation@adobe.comhttps://coldfusion.adobe.com/2024/12/important-notice-upcoming-deprecations-and-removals-in-coldfusion-2025-release/ ICYMI - Adobe CF2025 Beta is now openGet an exclusive sneak peek at what’s next for ColdFusion! Sign up for the ColdFusion 2025 Beta Program and get early access to shape the future with us. Engage with the community in the forums, share your thoughts, and keep up with the newest updates and features.Check out the curated webinar schedule and join us! https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2024/11/code-the-future-join-the-coldfusion-2025-beta-today/New Releases and UpdatesBoxLang Beta 25 Released12/13/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 25 Launched8 New Features14 Improvements18 Bugs Fixedhttps://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/1.0.0-beta25 Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsSac Interactive Meetup: All I Want for Christmas is AI with Luke KilpatrickWed, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM PSThttps://www.meetup.com/sacinteractive/events/303708503/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events$all Sac Interactive Meetup: January with Kai KoenigICYMI - Online CF Meetup - From Development to Deployment: Load Testing ColdFusion Applications with Dakota ClumThursday, December 12, 20249:00 AM to 10:00 AM PSTThis session will go over how to load test a ColdFusion application after it is deployed in your environment. We will cover load testing options, setting up a simulated load test, and tuning adjustments that can be made as a result of load testing.https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/304881310/ RECORDING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMksnutdp-0&list=PLG2EHzEbhy0-QirMKgSxhjkUyTSSTvHjL ADOBE CF 2025 Beta - SeminarsColdFusion 2025: What’s new and exciting - Mark Takata Security and Stability in ColdFusion - Parvathy and Atul VS Code plugin changes - Vikas YadavSmart language additions in ColdFusion - Ashudeep SharmaPerformance enhancements - Satyam MishraUnleash the power of Revamping CFCharts for modern applications - Yukti AgrawalSpreadsheets & CSV Processing - Nikhil DubeyMicrosoft Graph Integration in ColdFusion: Unlocking data with Oauth - Shiva MarellaWhat’s new in containers - SuchikaRecap and QnA - Mark TakataCFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comMerry Xmas - All of the Into the Box 2024 videos are not available for paid subscriptionshttps://www.cfcasts.com/series/into-the-box-2024 Conferences and TrainingICYMI - CF 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/cfcamp2025 Closes February 28, 2025 ( 4...

2024-12-10 Weekly News — Episode 224Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/bV2CxQprVQM?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - 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. News and AnnouncementsAdobe CF2025 Beta is now openGet an exclusive sneak peek at what’s next for ColdFusion! Sign up for the ColdFusion 2025 Beta Program and get early access to shape the future with us. Engage with the community in the forums, share your thoughts, and keep up with the newest updates and features.Make Your Voice Heard and Win Big!Join our weekly engagement challenge during the ColdFusion 2025 Beta! Every week, we’ll reward top contributors with exciting prizes. Your feedback matters, and the more you share, the higher your chances of winning. Don’t miss out—get involved and be rewarded!Deep Dive Sessions and Demo Code Access!We’re thrilled to announce that for each feature in ColdFusion 2025, there will be exclusive deep-dive sessions hosted by the engineers who built it. These sessions will offer valuable insights and in-depth explanations straight from the experts.Additionally, we’ve set up a central GIT repository where all demo code will be hosted. This is the same repository where Mark has already pushed his code, and it will be the hub for all developers to share their contributions. Check out the GIT links and start exploring the code!Check out the curated webinar schedule and join us! https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2024/11/code-the-future-join-the-coldfusion-2025-beta-today/TestBox Latest Updates and News!Did You Miss It? The New TestBox Site & v6.0 Are Here!Share Your Feedback and Get Featured on Our Site!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.https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/testbox-updates-and-news New Releases and UpdatesICYMI - 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 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 23 and 24 Released12/2/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 24 Launched3 New Features6 Improvements4 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-24-launched11/23/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 23 Launched4 New Features2 Improvements1 Tasks10 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-23-launched Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsOnline CF Meetup - From Development to Deployment: Load Testing ColdFusion Applications with Dakota ClumThursday, December 12, 20249:00 AM to 10:00 AM PSTThis session will go over how to load test a ColdFusion application after it is deployed in your environment. We will cover load testing options, setting up a simulated load test, and tuning adjustments that can be made as a result of load testing.https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/304881310/ ADOBE CF 2025 Beta - SeminarsColdFusion 2025: What’s new and exciting Mark Takata December 2, 2024Security and Stability in ColdFusion Parvathy and Atul December 3, 2024VS Code plugin changesVikas YadavDecember 4, 2024Smart language additions in ColdFusionAshudeep SharmaDecember 5, 2024Performance enhancementsSatyam MishraDecember 9, 2024Unleash the power of Revamping CFCharts for modern applicationsYukti AgrawalDecember 10, 2024Spreadsheets & CSV ProcessingNikhil DubeyDecember 11, 2024Microsoft Graph Integration in ColdFusion: Unlocking data with OauthShiva MarellaDecember 13, 2024What’s new in containersSuchikaDecember 17, 2024Recap and QnAMark TakataDecember 18, 2024CFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comConferences and TrainingICYMI - CF Summit India 2024Join us for the Adobe ColdFusion India Summit, a premier, completely free event where developers, indust...

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...

2024-11-05 Weekly News — Episode 222Watch the video version on YouTube at Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - 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 ()We have 59 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsGithub UniverseThis year marks our tenth GitHub Universe—and one theme has remained constant: our focus on developers and the developer experience. Over 10 years, that developer experience has evolved from inventing the pull request to building the world’s most widely adopted AI coding tool, GitHub Copilot.Today, our platform serves more than 100 million developers, and through the power of this interconnected community combined with generative AI, we are enabling every developer to build, release, scale, and secure software rapidly.Recap: https://github.blog/news-insights/product-news/universe-2024-previews-releases/ Videos: https://githubuniverse.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=24bannerheader16li-newsroom-press-releases-github-universe-2024 New Releases and UpdatesBoxLang Betas — Beta 20-2110/25/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 20 Launched6 New Features11 Improvements15 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-20-launched 11/1/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 21 Launched4 New Features5 Improvements14 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-21-launched 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 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 Announced - Deadline Nov 15th https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/call-for-speakers-into-the-box-2025 CFCamp 2025May 22, 23rd - 2025Atomis Hotel Munich Airporthttps://www.cfcamp.org/ More 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 Week11/4/24 - Blog - Ortus Solutions - Thanksgiving Day deals: Access Exclusive Discounts Until November 30th!Prepare for the Ortus Thanksgiving Day Deals! This is your chance to enhance your development journey with amazing deals catered to everyone—from experienced developers to tech aficionados. Our unique offers are crafted to assist you in reaching your objectives while conserving your budget!Don't Let These Incredible Offers Slip Away!Utilize the code THKSGIVING24 at checkout to take advantage of these fantastic discounts before they endhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/thanksgiving-day-deals-access-exclusive-discounts-until-november-30th Applies to:ColdFusion ConsultingCFCastsCouchbase/Redis Lucee ExtensionsBoxLang Visionary License11/1/24 - Blog - Ortus Solutions - Ortus October Newsletter 2024Welcome to the October Ortus Newsletter! This month is packed with exciting content designed to boost your web development productivity, deepen your technical knowledge, and empower your development projects. We’ve packed this edition with cutting-edge news, insightful updates, and a lineup of valuable resources across our platforms.https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/ortus-october-newsletter-2024 10/31/24 - Blog - Ben Nadel - Safe-Navigation Operator ...

2024-10-22 Weekly News — Episode 221Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/j-e_y4OwuCw?feature=shareHosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks 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 ()We have 59 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsLucee 6.1.1 (6.1.1.100-RC) Release CandidateThere is a new Lucee 6.1.1.100-RC release candidate available for testing. Give it a try and share your feedback with us.What’s New?This release focuses mainly on bug fixes, along with a few useful enhancements.https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-6-1-1-6-1-1-100-rc-release-candidate/14353 ColdFusion 2023 and 2021 October 15th, 2024 updatesWe are pleased to announce that we have released general updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 11 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 17. The updates include bug fixes and enhancements in Administrator, Language, CFSetup, Database, and other areas. They also contain library upgrades, such as netty, ehcache, etc. The updates also include enhancements to whitespace management and client variable support in CFPM.Known issues in the updateThe PDF Services page in ColdFusion Administrator does not load even with the HTMLToPDF package installedhttps://coldfusion.adobe.com/2024/10/released-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-october-15th-2024-updates/CF Summit India AnnouncedWe are excited to announce that the Adobe ColdFusion India Summit 2024 is happening on December 7, 2024, and this year, we’re bringing the event to two vibrant cities: Bengaluru and Noida. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just beginning your journey in web development, this free summit offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with the best minds in the industry.https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2024/10/get-ready-for-adobe-coldfusion-india-summit-2024/ Announcing Java updates of Oct 2024 for 8, 11, 17, 21, and 23: thoughts and resourcesIt's that time again: there are new JVM updates released today (Oct 15, 2024) for the current long-term support (LTS) releases of Oracle Java, 8, 11, 17, and 21, as well as the new short-term release 23. (The previous short-term release, Java 22, is no longer updated.)TLDR: The new updates are 1.8.0_431 (aka 8u431), 11.0.25, 17.0.13, 21.0.5, and 23.0.1 respectively. Crazy that there are now 5 current Java releases, I realize. More below, including more on each of them including what changed as well as bug fixes and the security fixes each version contains (including their CVE scores regarding urgency of concerns), which are offered in Oracle resources I list below.https://www.carehart.org/blog/2024/10/15/java_updates_oct_2024 PayPal's NVP/SOAP API for Website Payments Pro accounts suddenly stopped working sometime early OctoberPayPal's NVP/SOAP API for Website Payments Pro accounts suddenly stopped working sometime around October 4th (possibly Sep 30). Some developers that reported having the issue were using legacy classic ASP and others were using ColdFusion. I believe we've been using the PayPal DoDirectPayment API since it was introduced back in 2002.At some point, PayPal added the following undated disclaimer to their documentation. (According to Microsoft Copilot, "PayPal's NVP (Name-Value Pair) API was marked as "legacy" around October 12th, 2021".)CFPayment (retired) supports WPP & Payflow, but not the new REST API method. Searching online for "ColdFusion (or cfml) paypal rest api" didn't return anything beneficial, so it became apparent that there was a need for a solution... any solution.James Moberg has an updated Paypal Rest API Cfc available here: https://dev.to/gamesover/coldfusion-paypal-rest-api-cfc-339p Secure Your ColdFusion Perpetual License Before Adobe’s Subscription-Only SwitchFollowing Adobe’s announcement at the Adobe ColdFusion Summit in Las Vegas, ColdFusion will transition to a subscription-only licensing model. This major shift in licensing strategy means developers and organizations have a limited window to secure their final perpetual ColdFusion license.While we don’t know the date for the Adobe switch, FusionReactor customers have an exclusive opportunity to secure their last perpetual license and save significantly in the process. This final offer has been extended to December 31, 2024, giving organizations more months to make this crucial decision.https://fusion-reactor.com/blog/secure-your-coldfusion-perpetual-license-before-adobes-subscription-only-switch/ Microsoft Copilot is a little Snarky about ColdFusion 😛New Releases and UpdatesIntroducing CBSSO: Simplifying OAuth and SAML for ColdBox ApplicationsOrtus Solutions has unveiled its latest innovation, CBSSO, a game-changing module for ColdBox applications. CBSSO is designed to make integrating with OAuth and SAML identity providers easier than ever before, significantly reducing the complexity of managing Single Sign-On (SSO) flows. Whether your users authenticate through Google, Microsoft, Facebook, or custom identity providers, CBSSO streamlines the entire process.For CFML and ColdFusion developers, dealing with identity provider integrations can often feel like navigating through a labyrinth of documentation, redirects, and configurations. That’s where CBSSO comes in. By handling the technical details, CBSSO allows developers to focus on ...

2024-10-08 Weekly News — Episode 220Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/YOxkhO6DPzg?feature=share Hosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks 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 (Supernatural)We have 59 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsNew Library - SocketBox - Bring 1st Class Socket Support to BoxLang, Lucee and Adobe ColdFusionThe WebSocket server in CommandBox and BoxLang MiniServer is not really a separate "server" per se, since it’s on the same port. It’s just an upgrade listener which will upgrade any WS requests.This websocket integration will work for Lucee, Adobe, and BoxLang alike as it passes incoming messages to the app via an "internal" HTTP request to /WebSocket.cfc?method=onProcess where the CF/BL code can handle it. The incoming request will have all cookies, headers, hostname, etc that the original websocket connection was started with, so normal CGI variables and session scopes should work fine.You need to create a custom /WebSocket.cfc class that should extend the modules.socketbox.models.WebSocketCore class in this library which provides the base functionality.https://www.forgebox.io/view/socketbox https://community.ortussolutions.com/t/introducing-socketbox-a-new-websocket-library/10381/1New Releases and UpdatesTestBox v6.0.0 ReleaseTestBox 6.x is a major update to the testing framework, introducing key improvements like full support for BoxLang. With this release, users can write tests, specs, and harnesses directly in BoxLang. A new BoxLang CLI runner simplifies running specs and bundles without needing a web server. Additionally, the CLI now detects BoxLang projects, adds headless web server testing with the bx-web-support module, and includes dynamic assertion methods for cleaner test writing. Significant new features include environment helpers, display name annotations, and improved debugging and matcher functions. https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/testbox-v600-release qb v10 is BoxLang CertifiedHyper v7.5.3 is BoxLang CertifiedUpgrade to FusionReactor 12.1.1 Now: Defect in FusionReactor 12.1.0 That Can Potentially Disable Metrics ShipperOn September 26th, 2024, we learned of a bug affecting some customers who upgraded to FusionReactor Agent version 12.1.0. We want to provide a detailed account of the bug, its impact, and the steps we’ve taken to resolve it. Transparency and communication are central to our approach, and we want to ensure that all customers are informed and empowered to take the necessary action.https://fusion-reactor.com/blog/upgrade-to-fusionreactor-12-1-1-now-defect-in-fusionreactor-12-1-0-that-can-potentially-disable-metrics-shipper/ BoxLang Betas — Beta 16-179/27/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 16 Launched2 New Features9 Improvements11 Bugs Fixedhttps://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/1.0.0-beta16https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-16-launched 10/4/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 17 Launched1 New Features3 Improvements2 Bugs Fixedhttps://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/1.0.0-beta17 https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-17-launched Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsOctober 2024 Seattle ColdFusion User Group MeetingWednesday, October 16, 20245:00 PM to 6:00 PM PDTAdobe ColdFusion Summit 2024 RecapWill Frankhouser and Leon O'Daniel will share a complete recap of their experiences at Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2024, including what's coming soon with Adobe ColdFusion 2025, takeaways from the sessions, and more.Establishing a Connection and Transferring Files to Netsuite Using Adobe ColdFusion's FTP FeaturesThis session recaps an actual real-live case study where Leon O'Daniel assisted a large clothing manufacturer with how to quickly and easily establish a connection and transfer files to their Netsuite FTP account.ColdFusion Tag/Function of the MonthWill Frankhouser will be sharing his ColdFusion Tag/Function of the month and how to use it in your next ColdFusion application project.https://www.meetup.com/seattle-coldfusion-user-group/events/303894410/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events$all Sacramento Interactive: Debugging With JavaScript with Kevin GobleWednesday, October 16, 20246:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDTWorkshop is open to new and curious programmers. We'll first go over some philosophy about dealing with code that does the unexpected. Then we'll follow up with some live practical examples utilizing debugging tools. If your only weapon against bugs right now is console logs, if debugging feels like playing Where's Waldo, this is a workshop for you!https://www.meetup.com/sacinteractive/events/303708439/?eventOrigin=home_page_upcoming_events$all

2024-09-24 Weekly News — Episode 219Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/DBqxto5X7iE?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks 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 (supercali)We have 58 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsColdFusion 2023 Security Update 10, ColdFusion 2021 Security Update 16Release Date: September 10, 2024Adobe Product Security Bulletin APSB24-71 fixes one critical vulnerability.Vulnerabilities FixedCVE-2024-41874 - critical (9.8) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability allowing for arbitrary code executionLinks & Resources- APSB24-71 - Adobe Product Security Bulletin https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-71.html - CF2023 Update 10 - Adobe KB article for ColdFusion 2023 Update 10 https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-2023-update-10.html - CF2021 Update 16 - Adobe KB article for ColdFusion 2021 Update 16https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-2021-update-16.html - Forum Thread - Adobe ColdFusion forum thread discussing ColdFusion 2023 Update 10 and CF 2021 Update 16.https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/now-live-adobe-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-september-2024-security-updates/td-p/14852233 Notes / IssuesNo updates to connector or packages in this release. Fixed bug CF-4223435 caused by previous update.https://tracker.adobe.com/#/view/CF-4223435 CFCamp - Save the DateMay 22, 23rd - 2025Atomis Hotel Munich AirportInto the Box 2025 - Call for Speakers Still Open - Closing soon Nov 1stWe’re excited to invite you to share your knowledge and insights at Into the Box 2025: The Future is Dynamic for Modern Web Developers!We’re seeking speakers eager to discuss their latest projects, share best practices, or explore new trends in web development. If you have valuable insights, we’d love to hear from you!Submit your topics using the form below. The deadline is midnight on November 1, 2024. We encourage everyone to submit up-to-date and trendy topics like Modern CFML tools, BoxLang, AI, Frameworks, Open Source Libraries, Modern Web Development Trends, Cybersecurity, etc. Feel free to share all your ideas!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/call-for-speakers-into-the-box-2025 New Releases and UpdatesFusionReactor 12.1: Expanding Horizons with Java 21 Support and Enhanced Cloud IntegrationWe’re thrilled to announce the release of FusionReactor 12.1, our latest update that brings exciting new features to enhance your application performance monitoring experience. This release focuses on expanding language support, improving cloud integration, and streamlining user access. Let’s dive into the key features that make FusionReactor 12.1 a game-changer for developers and operations teams alike.https://fusion-reactor.com/blog/fusionreactor-12-1-expanding-horizons-with-java-21-support-and-enhanced-cloud-integration/ BoxLang Betas — Beta 11-158/23/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 11 Launched9 New Features9 Improvements8 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-11-launched  8/30/24 - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 12 Launched 5 New Features8 Improvements5 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-12-launched  9/6/24 - Blog - Ortus Solutions - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 13 Launched4 New Features5 Improvements20 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-13-launched 9/13/24 - Blog - Ortus Solutions - BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 14 Launched6 New Features4 Improvements16 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-14-launched 9/19/24 - Blog - Ortus Solutions -  BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 15 Launched5 New Features10 Improvements22 Bugs Fixedhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-15-launched  Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsICYMI - Online ColdFusion Meetup - "Options for running Redis (Valkey/etc), locally or as-a-service", w/ Charlie ArehartYou may be considering use of Redis (or alternatives like Valkey), whether for caching or as a document store/db or as an alternative repository for sessions (such as is an option for ColdFusion sessions since CF2016). But before you can USE Redis you need to have some IMPLEMENTATION of it. In this session, veteran server troubleshooter Charlie Arehart will review different approaches for implementing Redis (and/or Valkey, and other plug-compatible replacements): with most approaches being free, while some come at a...

2024-08-20 Weekly News — Episode 218Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/sK5ns9Y_gR0?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks 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 (supercali)We have 58 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsInto the Box 2025 - Call for Speakers Now OpenWe’re excited to invite you to share your knowledge and insights at Into the Box 2025: The Future is Dynamic for Modern Web Developers!We’re seeking speakers eager to discuss their latest projects, share best practices, or explore new trends in web development. If you have valuable insights, we’d love to hear from you!Submit your topics using the form below. The deadline is midnight on November 1, 2024. We encourage everyone to submit up-to-date and trendy topics like Modern CFML tools, BoxLang, AI, Frameworks, Open Source Libraries, Modern Web Development Trends, Cybersecurity, etc. Feel free to share all your ideas!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/call-for-speakers-into-the-box-2025 New Releases and UpdatesAdobe ColdFusion Updates - ColdFusion 2023 and 2021 August 20th, 2024 General UpdatesWe are pleased to announce that we have released general updates to ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 9 and ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 15. We've upgraded Tomcat from version 9.0.85 to version 9.0.93 for both versions. https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2024/08/released-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-august-20th-2024-general-updates/BoxLang Betas — Beta 9 and 10Beta 9 released - August 9th, 2024 New FeaturesBL-105 PDF ModuleBL-110 objectLoad() and objectSave() implemented and renamed to objectSerialize() and objectDeserialize()BL-420 Exit REPL with quit or exitBL-422 Ability to serialize BoxLang classes to binary and deserialize them back using it's stateBL-423 New experimental features block on the `boxlang.json`BL-424 BoxRunner action commands now for: compile, cftranspile, featureAuditImprovementsBL-414 Renaming of Box Cache functions to standardized cache{function}()BL-415 Increase precision of math operations by using BigDecimalBL-421 Finalize FileUpload, FileUploadAll BIFs and File Component upload actions in Web SupportBugsBL-405 BigIntegers cause error: integer number too largeBL-419 Not all unquoted tag attribute values are parsingBeta 10 released - August 16th, 2024New FeaturesBL-435 transpile queryGetRow() to queryRowData()BL-436 Ini files supportBL-437 JSStringFormat BIFBL-439 xml componentBL-442 getVariable() & BL-443 setVariable()BL-444 Add getClientVariablesList() to compatBL-448 New getDescendantsOfType() AST method with predicateBL-449 Implement single quote escapes in queries and preserveSingleQuotesBL-450 Allow .cfm and .cfs files from the boxlang CLI runnerBL-440 Add isNumericDate BIFBL-441 Add getHTTPTimeString BIF to web-supportBL-143 Writedump label supportBL-447 java.math.BigInteger casterImprovementsBL-425 When doing class serialization make sure to identify which properties have BL-426 content component can have bodyBL-429 Enhance error messages for parsing invalid tag codeBugsBL-427 MalformedInputException: Input length = 1 when parsing CFCBL-428 component detection can be tricked if there is a tag comment line starting with the word "component"BL-432 Regression: Can't run files via BoxRunner due to new action command logicBL-451 Sometimes trying to shutdown runtime throws NPE if it was never started fullyBL-452 pretty print visitor outputting extra " on tag catch blockBL-453 pretty print visitor doesn't handle array notation invocationhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-10-launched Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsICYMI - Online ColdFusion Meetup Group - "CF Scheduled Tasks: there’s more than you may know", with Charlie ArehartThursday Aug 8th at 12pm US Eastern TimeIf folks were asked to discuss CF scheduled tasks, I suspect most would feel "there's not much to say". But there really is a lot more to working with them than simply "setting a given url to run on a given schedule" (did you know it could be a CFC, for instance? Did you know about the cron time feature? Did you know about clustering scheduled tasks--even with ColdFusion Standard?). Besides there being more features than many may realize, there are also some common problems people face when running them, and there are tools and techniques to help with that.In this talk, veteran CF troubleshooter Charlie Arehart will address all these and more, starting with several ways to create them (yes, even more than just cfschedule and the CF Admin UI) then more on those more advanced/easily missed features, as well as tools and techniques for solving common problems with them. We'll also explore configuration files and features for managing tasks. Finally we'll also cover ways CF scheduled tasks may NOT work well and discuss alternatives to them.https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/302616793/?eventOrigin=group_events_list ICYMI - Online ColdFusion Meetup Group - "Getting Started with BoxLang Runtimes", with Luis Majano & Brad WoodBoxLang is a new application server released by Ortus Solutions. It can run...

2024-08-06 Weekly News — Episode 217Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Z3m5Nd7HoJc?feature=shareHosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDan Card - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. 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 (Stupendous)We have 57 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsBoxLang — Dynamic : Modular : Productivehttps://boxlang.io/https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/New Releases and UpdatesCFConfig v2.0.6Now supports BoxLang serversSpreadsheet-CFML v4.1.0 – v4.2.0Add moveSheet()Add sheet position to sheetInfo() propertiesUpgrade POI to 5.3.0, commons-csv to 1.11.0 and excel-streaming-reader to 4.4.0Allow datatype to be specified with addColumn()Sentry v2Updated to match Sentry’s current event structure designcbq v3.0.8 – v3.0.9SyncProvider bug fixesBoxLang Betas — Beta 2 through 8Beta 2New FeaturesEncryption module — bx-password-encryptNew event: onRequestFlushBufferAbility to coerce BoxLang functions, lambdas, and UDFs, to well-known functional interfaces for Java interopAdd parallel streams from BoxLang arraysTruthy / Falsey completion for boolean casterNew Fluent Attempt BIF and classAdd the ability to add member methods to BoxLang classes — built-in class serialization to JSONNew static helper on Array class: fromString( list, delimiter ) to create quick BoxLang arrays from stringsNew BIFs for registered interceptors into the request pool and the global pool: BoxRegisterRequestInterceptor, BoxRegisterInterceptorwriteDump abort supportwriteOutput on complex BoxLang types should call the toString() on itNative encrypt, decrypt and generateSecretKey() BIFsBug FixeswriteDump expanded collapsed supportwriteDump top supportlistDeleteAt returns a list with multiple delimiters as a list with whole delimitersstructNew with localeSensitive flag throws errorstructKeyTranslate returns voidstructGet does not create struct when missingstructFindValue returning null ownerNo named applications not auto creating nameApplication listener requests interception points not registeredAmbiguous if statements when not using curly bracesthis.javasettings not expanding to correct pathingthis.javasettings ignores paths to actual jars and classescfdirectory fails on centOS, converting datetimedateAdd() modifies its argumenttoString not formatting doubles correctlyAttempt to cast instead of expecting strings inside isValidRegression on JSON serialization of box classes with JSON exclude annotationshttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-2-launchedBeta 3New FeaturesImplement query cache abilityCoerce java SAMs (Single Abstract Method interface) from BoxLang function interfacesAsyncService support for Virtual Thread Executors (create/manage)Bifs for module info: getModuleList() and getModuleInfo( module )Dumping of Java Classes now includes a dump of the toString() value to visualize values betterNew dump template for BoxLang FunctionsAllow the createDynamicProxy BIF to support the request class loader so it can load classes from loaded libraries in the application.bx, runtime, and more.New Script Binaries for bxCFTranspiler, bxCompiler, bxFeatureAudit tools in the distribution bin folderImprovementsRefactor JDBC connection retrieval out of the QueryOptions classDynamic method matching discovery algorithms updated to do 2 pass algorithm: exact then loose coercion matchingImprovement of cache service and cache provider methods for easier BoxLang interactionsRefactored the dump css to resources/dump/html/Dump.cssMigrate dynamic proxies to native java implementation from the JDKPassing the session id to the onSessionStart listenerGive better warnings if the sessionStorage is not a valid stringBug Fixesattributecollection not handled properly on cfthrowLeft in system out calls that need to be removedJSR ScriptEngine starting runtime without debug flag if passedCreating a default cache was not setting the right name and a "default" already registered exception was being thrownDefault argument values not always checked for typeImplements missing from Box Class metadataStatic Scope missing from metadatahttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-3-launchedBeta 4ImprovementsQuery caching improvements and compatibility updatesEnsure request attributes are available to the web runtime scopebx-compat CFML compatibility module updates to ensure null query column values are returned as empty stringsBug FixesFixes compilation issue with variables name cfcatchCFML compatibility for CGI.QUERY_STRING when not providedFix null queryparam functionalityhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-100-beta-4-launchedBeta 5New FeaturesData NavigatorsOriginal ConfigurationStringBind BIF and member functionAt...

2024-05-28 Weekly News — Episode 216Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Djeas-Lw3XU?feature=share Hosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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 (Magnificent)We have 50 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsBoxLang — Dynamic : Modular : Productivehttps://boxlang.io/https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/New Releases and UpdatesGalaxie Blog 3.57https://www.gregoryalexander.com/blog/2024/5/22/galaxie-blog-357-is-releasedITB ReleasesITB HighlightsKeynote Day 1BoxLang released!Modern Dynamic LanguageJava InteropPure Functions + Immutable ClassesMulti-Runtime ArchitectureMulti-Parsers : BoxLang + CFML + ???Event-Driven LanguageEnterprise Caching Engine & AggregatorScheduling & Task FrameworkTested & DocumentedToolingBoxLang IDE (VS Code Extension)CLIDebuggerModulesWeb Applications - HTTP Request/Response DataTasks and Queues -  Watchers, Event Handling, AsyncLambda and CLI -  fast start and blazing speeds!iOS/Android - Low resource footprint, event handlingWeb Assembly - Transpilation and Sandboxingboxlang.ioHas installersboxlang.ortusbooks.comTry.boxlang.ioAWS Lambda RuntimeProfessional Open SourceVisionary LicensesKeynote Day 2ColdBox 8.x Beta in 2024, release in 2025New cbDebugger (thanks Scott Steinbeck)ContentBox 7 Beta in 2024, release in 2025CommandBoxCommandBox ProMultisite Support (don’t need pro for this actually)Windows InstallerUpdated Docker ImagesNew Iron Bank imagescbWire v4 launchedModulesQB UpdatesQuick UpdatesHyper Updatescbq UpdatesVite pluginMegaphonecbSecurity PasskeysBoxLangHighlights:TryBoxLangRuns on AWS LambdacbWire v4wire:navigateLazy LoadingTeleportExecute JavaScript from templatesStreaming responsesSmaller and faster!cbSecurity PasskeysAdd Passkey support to your site that uses cbSecurityEasy to get started with and configurable to your needscbq v3More stable, fewer bugs, and better docsWebinars, Meetups and WorkshopsInto the Box 2024, Day 1 & 2 KeynotesInto the Box 2024 Keynote Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M0IdUl7IWgInto the Box 2024 Keynote Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgQzgUPUtzkCFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comRecent ReleasesITB 2024 videos coming soon for all attendeesConferences and TrainingCFCamp 2024Location: Munich, Freising, GermanyDates: June 13-14, 2024Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736705195927646236Facebook Link: https://t.co/YKU4dhuHEOhttps://www.cfcamp.org/ https://www.cfcamp.org/tickets.html Sessions announced: https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html CF Summit West in Las VegasAt Resorts World - New venue!!! Sep 30 - Oct 1st for the ConferenceOct 2nd for the Certificationhttps://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/Pricing$99 for the Session Pass right now. Coupon code might be in your email if you are a previous attendee for even better pricing$199 for the Professional Pass - include Certification Training on the 2nd of Oct.https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/register/registration/select Call for Speakers is Open!!!https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/speaker-application/ AccommodationsResorts World3000 S Las Vegas Blvd,Las Vegas, NV, United States, NevadaLooking for accommodations?We've secured exclusive, low room rates of $105 + taxes/day especially for our attendees! Easy and hassle-free booking is just a click away.Secure your spot now to make the most of your trip with comfortable and affordable accommodationsOrtus - Workshop - TBAITB 2025Location: Washington, DCDates: April 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 - Washington, DChttps://t.co/cFLDUJZEyM50% off blind ticketsMore conferencesNeed more conferences, this site has a huge list of conferences for almost any language/community.

2024-04-30 Weekly News - Episode 215Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/qw3x1HcX6xE?feature=share Hosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit East Event Date: April 24, 2024Hosted By: Adobe & CarahsoftLocation: Reston, VABuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/MAY 15th - 17th,2024 - 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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 (charming)We have 50 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsICYMI — CFCamp has announced the first batch of SessionsThis year's programme was once again open for participation from the CFML and wider development communities. If you're interested in what the Call For Papers for CFCamp 2024 looked like - it's still online on papercall.io (but now closed as of end of March 2024).So far, we have confirmed and announced 20 sessions. There are still a few more to come, stay tuned.The sessions will be assigned to slots and rooms a bit closer to the event.https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html New Releases and UpdatesICYMI - qb 9.8.2 – 9.10.0New addIndex method for adding indexes to existing tables New BindingsCommenter for SQL CommenterPerformance improvement for large recordsets (Thanks, John Whish!)https://qb.ortusbooks.com/whats-newICYMI - Quick 8.0.3Support qb's SqlCommenter.https://quick.ortusbooks.com/whats-newICYMI - Megaphone 1.0.3 – 1.0.4Bug fixes in the Slack Providerhttps://megaphone.ortusbooks.com/whats-newIn Beta - cbq 3.0.0-beta.7More reliable Database ProviderKeep completed or failed database provider jobs around for debuggingWait for jobs to complete when reiniting or shutting down ColdBox (up to a timeout)https://cbq.ortusbooks.com/whats-newWebinars, Meetups and WorkshopsICYMI — CF Summit OnlineCharlie Arehart has provided all the links for thisList of Sessions, Descriptions and Links: https://adobe-coldfusion-online-summit-2024.attendease.com/sessions-on-demand/ Youtube Playlist of the Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3iywAijqFoXrJ7jHdw-A1vNl-JB-iDQ7 CFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comRecent ReleasesAn example of Dark mode implementation with tailwind csshttps://cfcasts.com/series/dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-css/videos/an-example-of-dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-cssvue-helpers - ForgeBox Module of the Week - 04/16/24 - Episode 214https://cfcasts.com/series/2024-2024-forgebox-module-of-the-week/videos/vue-helpers-forgebox-module-of-the-week-041624-episode-214Anima: Figma Design to Code | Front-End Coding Assistant - VSCode Hint Tip and Trick of the Week - 04/16/24 - Episode 214https://cfcasts.com/series/2024-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week/videos/anima:-figma-design-to-code-or-front-end-coding-assistant-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week-041624-episode-214Conferences and TrainingITB 2024Location: Optica in Washington, DCDates: May 15-17, 2024https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-box-2024-the-new-era-of-modernization-tickets-663126347757Most sessions and workshops have been announced: https://www.intothebox.org/ We have 5, yes 5 SECRET SESSIONS - that you have to be there to see them.Hotel Options - https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/hotel-options-into-the-box-2024 Announcement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-set CFCamp 2024Location: Munich, Freising, GermanyDates: June 13-14, 2024Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736705195927646236Facebook Link: https://t.co/YKU4dhuHEOhttps://www.cfcamp.org/ https://www.cfcamp.org/tickets.html Sessions announced: https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html CF Summit West in Las VegasAt Resorts Worl...

2024-04-16 Weekly News — Episode 214Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Djeas-Lw3XU?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBrad Wood - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit East Event Date: April 24, 2024Hosted By: Adobe & CarahsoftLocation: Reston, VABuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/MAY 15th - 17th,2024 - 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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 (Humbling)We have 50 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsCFCamp has announced the first batch of SessionsThis year's programme was once again open for participation from the CFML and wider development communities. If you're interested in what the Call For Papers for CFCamp 2024 looked like - it's still online on papercall.io (but now closed as of end of March 2024).So far, we have confirmed and announced 20 sessions. There are still a few more to come, stay tuned.The sessions will be assigned to slots and rooms a bit closer to the event.https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html Redis changed license - and spawned ValKeyRedis, a tremendously popular tool for storing data in-memory rather than in a database, recently switched its licensing from an open source BSD license to both a Source Available License and a Server Side Public License (SSPL).The software project and company supporting it were fairly clear in why they did this. Redis CEO Rowan Trollope wrote on March 20 that while Redis and volunteers sponsored the bulk of the project's code development, "the majority of Redis’ commercial sales are channeled through the largest cloud service providers, who commoditize Redis’ investments and its open source community." Clarifying a bit, "cloud service providers hosting Redis offerings will no longer be permitted to use the source code of Redis free of charge."https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/redis-license-change-and-forking-are-a-mess-that-everybody-can-feel-bad-about/ Vercel Releasing new Pricing July 21stVercel pricing is going from golden to arm and a leg of gold.Look at using your own VPS and save $$$Example: https://x.com/themsaid/status/1776114395371684166 New Releases and UpdatesICYMI - Quick 7.4 – 8New hasManyDeep relationship and revamped hasManyThrough.Better performance, correct constraints, and increased readability.https://quick.ortusbooks.com/whats-newICYMI - qb 9.8New withAlias function that will automatically rename fully qualified columns with the old name or alias.https://qb.ortusbooks.com/whats-newICYMI - Megaphone 1.0.1Uses the default cbMailServices email provider and logs success and failure by default.https://megaphone.ortusbooks.com/whats-newWebinars, Meetups and WorkshopsCF Summit OnlineCharlie Arehart has provided all the links for thisList of Sessions, Descriptions and Links: https://adobe-coldfusion-online-summit-2024.attendease.com/sessions-on-demand/ Youtube Playlist of the Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3iywAijqFoXrJ7jHdw-A1vNl-JB-iDQ7 ICYMI - Mid-Michigan CFUG - Charlie Arehart - What if no one is monitoring your DB server? April 9thBlog on the topic: https://www.carehart.org/blog/2024/4/9/presenting_on_db_monitoring Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu1ueRydgyM CFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comRecent ReleasesIntro Dark mode implementation tailwindhttps://www.cfcasts.com/series/dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-css/videos/intro-dark-mode-implementation-tailwind-final-(1) Installation tailwindhttps://www.cfcasts.com/series/dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-css/videos/installation-tailwind-final-(2)What's New in the Ortus ORM Extension?https://www.cfcasts.com/series/ortus-bytes/videos/what's-new-in-the-ortus-orm-extension CBStorages - ForgeBox Module of the Week - 04/02/24 - Episode 213https://www.cfcasts.com/series/2024-2024-forgebox-module-of-the-week/videos/cbstorages-forgebox-module-of-the-week-040224-episode-213Rainglow Themes - VSCode Hint Tip and Trick of the Week - 04/02/24 - Episode 213https://www.cfcasts.com/series/2024-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week/videos/rainglow-themes-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week-040224-episode-213 Conferences and TrainingCF Summit East - NEXT WEEK!!!!Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - FREE8:00am - 4:00pm Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center11493 Sunset Hills Road,Reston, VA 20190Registr...

2024-04-02 Weekly News — Episode 213Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Vg81ar7GfW4?feature=share Hosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit East Event Date: April 24, 2024Hosted By: Adobe & CarahsoftLocation: Reston, VABuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/MAY 15th - 17th,2024 - 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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 (phenomenal)We have 46 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsCVE-2024-20767: Critical Adobe ColdFusion Flaw Exposes Sensitive Files, PoC PublishedSecurity researcher ma4ter has revealed details of a dangerous security vulnerability (CVE-2024-20767) in Adobe ColdFusion, also, another researcher published the proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. This flaw originally reported to Adobe, could be exploited to read arbitrary files on an affected server, potentially exposing highly confidential information. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and perform arbitrary file system write. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.Patch released on March 12, 2024.Only vulnerable if you had the Performance Monitoring Toolset enabled and accessible via /pms.https://securityonline.info/cve-2024-20767-critical-adobe-coldfusion-flaw-exposes-sensitive-files-poc-published/https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-14.htmlNew Releases and UpdatesNew Adobe ReleasesKey enhancements include:Scope Variable Changes: Enhanced functionality for optimized performance.CFDocument Updates: Upgrades for smoother document handling.Major Library Upgrades: Keeping your application’s backbone strong and secure.CKEditor Changes: Enhanced editing features for a better user experience.Versions:- 2021.0.13+330286- 2023.0.07+330663https://www.fusion-reactor.com/blog/adobe-coldfusion-important-upgrades-and-cf-summit-east-2024/https://twitter.com/bdw429s/status/1772726892296130810Quick 7.4 – 8New hasManyDeep relationship and revamped hasManyThrough.Better performance, correct constraints, and increased readability.https://quick.ortusbooks.com/whats-newqb 9.8New withAlias function that will automatically rename fully qualified columns with the old name or alias.https://qb.ortusbooks.com/whats-newMegaphone 1.0.1Uses the default cbMailServices email provider and logs success and failure by default.https://megaphone.ortusbooks.com/whats-newCFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comRecent ReleasesGetting Started with Cloud Migrations by Daniel Garciahttps://cfcasts.com/series/ortus-bytes/videos/cloud-migrations-getting-startedWindows Terminal Enhancements using Oh My Posh by Jaime Ramirezhttps://cfcasts.com/series/ortus-bytes/videos/1-windows-terminal-enhancements-using-oh-my-poshConferences and TrainingCF Summit EastWednesday, April 24, 20248:00am - 4:00pm Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center11493 Sunset Hills Road,Reston, VA 20190Registration: https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/429564-adobe ACP Training prior to CF Summit Easthttps://www.carahsoft.com/learn/event/50992-acp-adobe-coldfusion-at-adobe-cf-summit-east ColdBox 7 Workshop at Adobe CF Summit East 2024A Deep Dive into ColdBox 7.2Date: April 25th - 26th, 2024 | After Adobe CFSummit EastSpeakers: Luis Majano, creator of ColdBoxElevate Your CFML Development Skills!Master ColdBox 7.2 from the Ground Up in Our Workshop Following CFSummit East 2024Calling all CFML developers and enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to elevate your skills and empower you with ColdBox's latest updates and features. This two-day workshop is led by the creator of ColdBox, Luis Majano. You'll dive into ColdBox 7.2, exploring new features, updates, and fixes to build modern, high-quality projects.Whether you're a beginner looking to jumpstart your journey into the MVC ecosystem or an experienced developer seeking to refine your ColdBox skills, this workshop is designed to meet your needs. Get ready for an immersive experience that keeps you at the forefront of ColdBox development!Tickets are limited, get yours now and save with early bird pricinghttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/a-deep-dive-into-coldbox-72 ITB 2024Location: Optica in Washingto...

2024-03-05 Weekly News — Episode 212Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Vg81ar7GfW4?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit EastBuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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 (phenomenal)We have 46 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsWhitehouse Mandate - Press Release: Future Software Should Be Memory SafeLeaders in Industry Support White House Call to Address Root Cause of Many of the Worst Cyber AttacksToday, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released a report calling on the technical community to proactively reduce the attack surface in cyberspace. ONCD makes the case that technology manufacturers can prevent entire classes of vulnerabilities from entering the digital ecosystem by adopting memory safe programming languages. ONCD is also encouraging the research community to address the problem of software measurability to enable the development of better diagnostics that measure cybersecurity quality.Full Report:  https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Final-ONCD-Technical-Report.pdf Blog Post: https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/briefing-room/2024/02/26/press-release-technical-report/ Three Recent Lucee VulnerabilitiesLast week, Harsh Jaiswal and Rahul Maini from ProjectDiscovery released some impressive security research on multiple vulnerabilities in Lucee (and Mura CMS and Masa CMS).  Their blog post is a must-read, and I'm not going to rehash their steps from research to discovery to exploitation.  Instead, I'm going to look at these vulnerabilities through a defensive lens.  https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2024/02/thinking-defensively-about-three-recent.html One Reason Why Your ColdFusion Server May Still Be Vulnerable Even With the Latest Security Updates InstalledNext Tuesday is Adobe Patch Tuesday.  Will there be new ColdFusion security updates?  I have no idea.  But even if there are no new patches released, and your ColdFusion servers already have the latest updates installed, you may still be missing an important step in keeping them secure.https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2024/03/one-reason-why-your-coldfusion-server.html ICYMI : CF Summit East Announced Adobe and Carahsoft would like to officially invite you to our interactive Adobe ColdFusion Summit East 2024. This event is an unparalleled experience featuring a gathering of professionals, developers, and thought leaders in the dynamic realm of ColdFusion technology.https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/447476-xbyte Into The Box 2024, Third Wave of Sessions!Are you ready for what's in store? In this round of releases, we're excited to announce the addition of two mystery sessions presented by Ortus Solutions. These sessions are set to redefine how you approach CFML development, introducing key tools and surprises that will welcome a new era of modernization. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped with cutting-edge techniques that will elevate your projects to new heights.But that's not all! Our agenda is packed with diverse workshops and sessions meticulously curated to cater to developers of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your CFML journey, there's something for everyone at Into the Box 2024.https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/unveiling-the-future-of-cfml-development-3rd-round-of-sessions https://www.intothebox.org/New Releases and UpdatesCommandBox 6.0.0 Released!We are pleased to announce the release of CommandBox 6.0.0.  This is a major release of our CLI, REPL, Package Manager, and CFML Server.  It comes with some major new features for you to play with.  And even better, CommandBox 6 should be 99% backwards compatible with CommandBox 5.9 so you can update and test it out today. https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-600-released Ortus Redis Extension v3.3.0 Released!We are very excited to bring you another release for our Redis Lucee Extension. The most significant feature in this release is the addition of the `` and `redisLock{}` tag, which allows you perform a lock across all instances in a cluster.Ortus Redis Extension v3.3.0 gives you greater control over concurrent modifications in a distributed environment, utilizing your distributed cache to prevent overlaps!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/ortus-redis-extension-v330-released ICYMI - ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code -  A new update is available!https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/coldfusion-builder-extension-for-visual-studio-code-a-new-update-is-available/m-p/14365891 ICYMI - Hyper v7.3.0https://hyper.ortusbooks.com/whats-n...

2024-02-06 Weekly News — Episode 211Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/_Uo1izajUeM?feature=shareHosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsEric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit EastBuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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!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 (skillful)We have 45 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsCF Summit East Announced Hey east coast Adobe #ColdFusion developers, get ready because #CFSummitEast2024 is coming in hot, on April 23rd-24th!This #FreeEvent brings together some of the most accomplished #CFML speakers in the world in a government, military and adjacent contractors focused #conference,in an intimate, small setting in Washington D.C..We are also once again offering an in-person training and certification opportunity to earn your Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe ColdFusion ($99). https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marktakata_coldfusion-cfsummiteast2024-freeevent-activity-7158533583014436864-u182 Mark Takata at AdobeOn LinkedIn earlier this week, Mark Takata said that he is both thrilled and humbled to announce that he had been promoted to Senior ColdFusion Technical Evangelist at Adobe!Congrats Mark!Second set of ITB Speakers & Sessions announced - more to come!!!Get ready for an innovative and exciting experience at the upcoming Into the Box 2024 conference, where we're changing venues and reshaping the essence of content delivery. Anticipate a surge of excitement with thrilling product updates and new releases. Join us from May 15th to 17th, 2024, in the dynamic city of Washington, DC, hosted at the cutting-edge Optica venue. Witness a conference that marks the dawn of a new modernization era, curated by the forward-thinking Ortus Solutions Team.https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/into-the-box-2024-second-round-of-sessions-released https://www.intothebox.org/New Releases and UpdatesColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code -  A new update is available!We are pleased to announce the availability of the updated ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code. Highlights of the releaseColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio code (update 2) (release date: January 16, 2024) contains dictionary support for the functions added in ColdFusion (2023 release), such as JWT, serialization, and XML. The update also contains a few bug fixes.https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/coldfusion-builder-extension-for-visual-studio-code-a-new-update-is-available/m-p/14365891 Hyper v7.3.0Retrying Failed RequestsYou can now configure a HyperRequest to automatically retry failed requests.  See the HyperRequest docs for details.Default User-AgentHyper now sends a default User-Agent of HyperCFML/#versionNumber#.Reset Fake Request Counts and SequencesHyper can now reset the fake request counts and sequences without losing the fake configuration using the resetFakes method.https://hyper.ortusbooks.com/whats-new#id-7.3.0Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsICYMI - Online CFMeetup - “The Many Capabilities of CF Package Management and cfpm" with Charlie Arehart  #305Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:00 AM PSTYou may or may not have heard that CF2021 added a new tool called cfpm, the ColdFusion Package Manager. It was introduced in CF2021, and while some are aware that it can help manage the new modular packages-based design of ColdFusion, many are unaware of the many features of this cfpm tool--and how this package management mechanism can be used to their advantage.In this talk, veteran CF troubleshooter Charlie Arehart will introduce the feature (CF's package-based design and the package manager), including identifying the way it can manage the packages used in a current CF instance as well as in automating creation of new instances. Perhaps most useful, we'll see how the tool offers a mechanism to SCAN your CFML code base to identify what packages you would need. We'll also see how the tool can help with updating CF, as well as managing the update download "repo". And speaking of updates, we'll discuss ways the cfpm/package mechanism has evolved in updates since the release of CF2021 and in CF2023.Meetup:https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/298727912/ Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYTW7adg_Ao&list=PLG2EHzEbhy0-QirMKgSxhjkUyTSSTvHjL&index=1&pp=iAQB CF Hawaii - ColdBox Modules - Jon Clausen Feb 23rd - 12pm Hawaii Timehttps://cfml.slack.com/archives/C06TSRXCJ/p1706309775867449?thread_ts=1706236924.005739&cid=C06TSRXCJRecent ReleasesInto the Box 2023 Videos are now available for all Paid Subscriptions https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 Coming Soon - After the break from HolidaysMastering CBWIRE v3 from GrantConferences and TrainingAdobe ColdFusion Online Summit 2024Unleash the powe...

2024-01-23 Weekly News — Episode 210Watch the video version on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-hjkIsSvg Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsEric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit EastBuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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!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 (staunch)We have 38 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsColdBox 7 Workshop at Adobe CF Summit East 2024A Deep Dive into ColdBox 7.2 - Date: April 25th - 26th, 2024 | After Adobe CFSummit EastSpeakers: Luis Majano, creator of ColdBoxElevate Your CFML Development Skills!Master ColdBox 7.2 from the Ground Up in Our Workshop Following CFSummit East 2024Calling all CFML developers and enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to elevate your skills and empower you with ColdBox's latest updates and features. This two-day workshop is led by the creator of ColdBox, Luis Majano. You'll dive into ColdBox 7.2, exploring new features, updates, and fixes to build modern, high-quality projects.Whether you're a beginner looking to jumpstart your journey into the MVC ecosystem or an experienced developer seeking to refine your ColdBox skills, this workshop is designed to meet your needs. Get ready for an immersive experience that keeps you at the forefront of ColdBox development!Tickets are limited, get yours now and save with early bird pricinghttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/a-deep-dive-into-coldbox-72 ITB Workshops and Speakers announced - more to come!!!https://www.intothebox.org/CFCamp Call for Speakers is Open - CFP closes at March 17, 2024 23:30 UTCLast year’s CFCamp 2023 was our first event after a forced-upon-us pandemic break and we were really happy how the conference was re-adopted by the community and that we were able to run in a reasonable and yet safe environment. So….CFCamp is back for a 2024 edition.Would you like to meet the German and European CFML web developer communities, listen to expert speakers and find out all about the latest trends around CFML and associated technologies? Then join us at CFCamp 2024, Europe’s largest conference on CFML, Lucee, Adobe ColdFusion and associated technologies.Look at recommended topics - big variety https://www.papercall.io/cfcamp2024 Ben Nadel Released his Book - Feature Flags Book - Transforming Your Product Development WorkflowIn my tenure as co-founder and principal engineer at InVision, I went from never having heard of "Feature Flags" (aka "feature toggles" aka "feature switches"); to seeing them become widely adopted by our engineering team; to witnessing a complete transformation with regard to how our company approached product development. For me, feature flags are as transformational as databases—they are as important as both logs and metrics. I cannot imagine creating another product without them.I believe that I have a perspective worth sharing. I want to help people see the magic that I see. I want to help teams deliver value to their customers with love and empathy and without fear.https://featureflagsbook.com/ New Releases and UpdatesColdBox Debugger v4.2 - Unleashing a Wave of Debugging Power!In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, staying ahead requires cutting-edge tools. Enter ColdBox Debugger v4.2.0, the latest release that promises an action-packed experience with a plethora of features, improvements, and bug fixes. This update introduces the Hyper Collector, allowing you to track Hyper HTTP/S requests effortlessly with aggregated data on total time, slowest requests, grouping, and timelines. Lucee SQL Collector now enables profiling of SQL queries, providing valuable insights into your Lucee-powered applications. The addition of Heap Dump Support empowers users to generate Java heap dumps for offline analysis, ideal for debugging memory leaks and ensuring system stability. A revamped Request Dock and enhanced SQL/JSON formatting contribute to an improved user interface. Moreover, the ability to add timers manually and download heap dump snapshots adds versatility to your debugging toolkit.ColdBox Debugger v4.2.0 is not just an upgrade; it's a leap forward in simplifying the debugging process and enhancing overall development efficiency. Explore the new features and take your debugging game to new heights!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/coldbox-debugger-v42-unleashing-a-wave-of-debugging-powerCBWIRE 3.2 ReleasedHey there CBWIRE enthusiasts! 👋 It's an exciting time in the world of ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML) development as CBWIRE 3.2 rolls out with some nifty new features that are set to make your development process smoother and more efficient. Let's dive right into the highlights of this latest release!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/cbwire-32-released Webinars, Meetups and WorkshopsOnline CFMeetup - The Many Capabilities of CF Package Management and cfpm" with Charlie Arehart  #305Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:00 AM PSTYou may or may not have heard that CF2021 added a new tool called cfpm, the ColdFusion Package Manager. It was introduced in CF2021, and while some are aware that it can help manage the new modular packages-based design of ColdFusion, many are unaware of the many features of this cfpm tool--and how this package management mechanism can be used to their advantage.In this talk, veteran CF troubleshooter Charlie Arehart will introduce ...

2023-12-19 Weekly News — Episode 209Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/BbBInJ9LgDo?feature=shareHosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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!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 (Festive)We have 42 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsNo new newsNew Releases and UpdatesContentBox 6 ReleasedLots of great updates including improvements to the ContentBox CLI, upgraded to use ColdBox 7, now using cbSecurity 3 with more security features, content templates, domain aliases, migrations, and more!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/contentbox-v60-releasedWebinar / Meetups and WorkshopsICYMI - Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric PetersonInertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who don’t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully server-rendered app.https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/297584413/ Recording: https://hawaiicoldfusionusergroup.adobeconnect.com/pkc1egu6z131/Online CFMeetup - Installing CF2023: choices, challenges, and solutions with Charlie ArehartDecember 21st, 2023 at 12pm US Eastern TimeIf you'll be installing CF2023, there are some things to consider before or as you do. First, be aware that besides the traditional full installer there's the new "zip" install option (added in CF2021). What's that about, why might you want to use it--or not?Then there are some options and choices during installation--some new also with CF2021. Perhaps it's been a while since you've installed even previous CF versions. We'll cover some of the key options to consider (including license activation, package/module management, and more) as well as post-install steps including updating CF and the JVM, and migrating in CF Admin settings (including using the new CLI/json admin config tool, cfsetup).https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/298025246/CFCasts Content Updateshttps://www.cfcasts.comRecent ReleasesInto the Box 2023 Videos are now available for all Paid Subscriptions https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 Coming SoonMastering CBWIRE v3 from GrantConferences and TrainingITB 2024Location: Optica in Washington, DCAnnouncement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-setDates: May 15-17, 2024Get Blind Tickets Now (through the end of the year): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-box-2024-the-new-era-of-modernization-tickets-663126347757Call for Speakers: CLOSED First batch of sessions and workshops being announced this week.Save the Date: CFCamp 2024Location: Munich, Freising, GermanyDates: June 13-14, 2024Call for Speakers: around mid-January (https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736851753260498946)Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736705195927646236Facebook Link: https://t.co/YKU4dhuHEOMore conferencesNeed more conferences, this site has a huge list of conferences for almost any language/community.https://confs.tech/Blogs, Tweets, and Videos of the Week12/06/23 - Blog - Ben Nadel - Generating Pandoc Heading Identifiers In ColdFusionOver on my Feature Flags book website, I'm using my book's Markdown content to generate the HTML for the page. I then use jSoup to inject a table of contents (TOC); which requires that I insert an identifier into each header element. And, now that I'm trying to use Pandoc to generate an EPUB (digital book) version, I need to make sure that my ColdFusion-based header identifiers match the ones that Pandoc will generate in the final EPUB.https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4537-generating-pandoc-heading-identifiers-in-coldfusion.htm 12/11/23 - Blog - Robert Zehnder - Bringing back commandbox-ssgOver the past few years, my focus has been largely on blog-related projects. My initial foray into the world of static site generators began with commandbox-jasper. This project laid the foundation for my current static site generator, aptly named commandbox-ssg. commandbox-ssg not only inherits a substantial portion of its codebase from Jasper, but it also boasts several refinements and a more descriptive name that better captures its functionality. The name Jasper, while a sentimental nod to my dog, didn't quite convey the tool's purpose.The transition of my development environment from MacOS to Windows, however, presented some unexpected challenges. It became apparent that my assumptions regarding file paths, which worked seamlessly on MacOS, were not compatible w...

2023-12-05 Weekly News — Episode 208Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/WHVwcHtf_gA?feature=share Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways  to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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!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 ()We have 42 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsAdobe ColdFusion flaw exploited in US government agency attacksAdobe released a security update for the vulnerability (CVE-2023-26360) that the attackers exploited in March this year. At that time, the vulnerability was already used in zero-day attacks.Following the FCEB agency’s investigation, analysis of network logs confirmed the compromise of at least two public-facing servers within the environment between June and July 2023.https://stackdiary.com/adobe-coldfusion-flaw-exploited-in-us-government-agency-attacks/ https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2023/12/05/cisa-releases-advisory-threat-actors-exploiting-cve-2023-26360-vulnerability-adobe-coldfusion CISA has issued an alert regarding multiple vulnerabilities impacting Adobe ColdFusion.CISA has issued an alert regarding multiple vulnerabilities impacting Adobe ColdFusion. The alert underscores that the exploitation of the vulnerabilities could grant threat actors control over affected systems, prompting organizations to take measures to protect their systems.Adobe ColdFusion serves as a rapid scripting environment for developing dynamic internet applications on both web and mobile platforms, utilizing ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML).The security update addresses a range of vulnerabilities, including critical, high, and medium severity issues. These vulnerabilities have the potential to enable threat actors to access specific endpoints or execute arbitrary code, without requiring user interaction.https://socradar.io/cisa-alert-serious-vulnerabilities-in-adobe-coldfusion-cve-2023-44350-cve-2023-44351-cve-2023-44353-and-more/ Ben Nadel wrote a Book - Early Access: Feature Flags - From Concept To Cultural RevolutionAlmost 3-months ago, I announced that I was writing a book on Feature Flags. This morning, I'm thrilled to announce that I have an early access version available for purchase. This is a PDF version; and, the formatting is a bit rough around the edges. But, the content is all there. And, if you pick-up the book now (at a deep discount), you'll automatically get access to future versions.https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4531-early-access-feature-flags-from-concept-to-cultural-revolution.htm New Releases and UpdatesUpdate your servers with the below updatesICYMI - Adobe November Updates - Security FixesAdobe for ColdFusion 2023 (update 6) and 2021 (update 12)Previous versions no longer receive security updates!!!CommandBox has already been updatedSecurity updates available for Adobe ColdFusion | APSB23-52 - https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-52.html https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/now-live-adobe-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-november-security-updates/m-p/14233917#M196421 Note: Reported WDDX related issues by some customersMore details from Charlie Arehart: https://www.carehart.org/blog/2023/11/14/cf_security_updates_nov_2023#more ICYMI - ColdBox 7.2.0 ReleasedWelcome to ColdBox 7.2.0, which packs a big punch on stability and tons of new features.Includes lots of updates for all the core products: ColdBox, WireBox, CacheBox, and LogBox.ColdBox, 10 new features, 6 improvements and 4 bug fixesLogBox has 3 new features, 4 improvements, 2 bug fixes and a taskWith WireBox including a new feature and CacheBox has an Improvement.https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/whats-new-with-7.2.0 Webinar / Meetups and WorkshopsColdFusion Security TrainingWriting Secure CFML with Pete FreitagA hands-on CFML / ColdFusion Security Training class for developers. Learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your ColdFusion / CFML applications.Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday December 12, 2023 @ 11am-2pm EST & Wednesday December 13 @ 11am-2pmPrice: $899 per studenthttps://foundeo.com/consulting/coldfusion/security-training/ The class will be recorded, so if you cannot attend it fully online you will have access to a recording.Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric PetersonDecember 15thInertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who don’t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully sever-rendered app.https://www.meetup.c...

2023-11-21 Weekly News — Episode 207Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/1aeDZ7q5Y2E?feature=share Hosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsThanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. A few ways  to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like 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 review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign 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!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 (flabbergasting)We have 42 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsNCC Group - Technical Advisory: Adobe ColdFusion WDDX Deserialization GadgetsAdobe ColdFusion allows software developers to rapidly build web applications. Recently, a critical vulnerability was identified in the handling of Web Distributed Data eXchange (WDDX) requests to ColdFusion Markup (CFM) endpoints. Multiple patches were released by Adobe to resolve the vulnerability, and each has been given its own CVE and Adobe security update.https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/11/21/technical-advisory-adobe-coldfusion-wddx-deserialization-gadgets/ Ortus End of the Year Sale is Finally Here!The much-anticipated Ortus End-of-the-Year Sale has arrived, and it's time to elevate your development experience! Whether you're a seasoned developer, a tech enthusiast, or someone on the lookout for top-notch projects, Ortus has something special in store for you. Brace yourself for incredible discounts across a wide array of products and services, including Ortus annual events, books, cutting-edge services, and more.https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/ortus-deals-are-finally-here New Releases and UpdatesAdobe November Updates - Security FixesAdobe for ColdFusion 2023 (update 6) and 2021 (update 12)Previous versions no longer receive security updates!!!CommandBox has already been updatedSecurity updates available for Adobe ColdFusion | APSB23-52 - https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-52.html https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/now-live-adobe-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-november-security-updates/m-p/14233917#M196421 Note: Reported WDDX related issues by some customersMore details from Charlie Arehart: https://www.carehart.org/blog/2023/11/14/cf_security_updates_nov_2023#more ICYMI - 10/23/2023- Added Java installers for Java 17.0.9, Java 11.0.21 & JDK/JRE 8u39110/10/2023- Refreshed the Server ZIP and GUI installers, Lockdown installer, and Add-on installer for ColdFusion (2023 release).https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-downloads.html#download0Avoid issues with Update thanks for Brian for this post: https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2023/10/coldfusion-connectors-and-cfadmin.html The new connectors in ColdFusion 2023 Update 5 and ColdFusion 2021 Update 11 perform the following actions:normalize the request URIblock any requests with .. in the URI path (which could be attempts to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities)block any requests in which the normalized URI path starts with a case-insensitive /CFIDE ColdBox 7.2.0 ReleasedWelcome to ColdBox 7.2.0, which packs a big punch on stability and tons of new features.Includes lots of updates for all the core products: ColdBox, WireBox, CacheBox, and LogBox.ColdBox, 10 new features, 6 improvements and 4 bug fixesLogBox has 3 new features, 4 improvements, 2 bug fixes and a taskWith WireBox including a new feature and CacheBox has an Improvement.https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/whats-new-with-7.2.0 Webinar / Meetups and WorkshopsICYMI - MMCFUG - How to containerize CFML apps for the cloud with Nick Kwiatkowski from Michigan StateNovember 13th, 2023Nick Kwiatkowski from MSU Telecom is going to show us how to containerize CFML apps for the cloud at the next meeting of the Mid-Michigan tonight at 7 pm eastern time. Docker, Tanzu, Kubernetes and more.https://youtu.be/fYQ-BBKir7Q Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric PetersonNovember 24thInertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who don’t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully sever-rendered app.https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294771761/ ColdFusion Security TrainingWriting Secure CFML with Pete FreitagA hands-on CFML / ColdFusion Security Training class for developers. Learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your ColdFusion / CFML applications.Where: OnlineWhen: Tuesday December 12, 2023 @ 11am-2pmEST & Wednesday December 13 @ 11am-2pmPrice: $899 per studenthttps://foundeo.com/consulting/coldfusion/security-training/ The class will be recorded, so if you cannot attend it fully online you will have access to a recording....