2025-09-02 - News - Episode 240

Hosts: 

• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Jacob Beers - Senior Developer ar Ortus Solutions

summary

In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Eric Peterson and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus, including new features in CommandBox and BoxLang, community contributions, and upcoming events. They delve into enhancements in WebSocket support, ColdBox tips, and the release of BoxLang version 1.5, highlighting performance improvements and new functionalities. The conversation also touches on Adobe’s async bugs and international outreach efforts in Japan, concluding with a call to action for listeners to engage with the community and upcoming workshops.

takeaways 

• CommandBox is now on version 6.2 with exciting updates.
• SocketBox offers enhanced WebSocket support for various platforms.
• ColdBox tips provide valuable insights into environment variables.
• BoxLang 1.5 introduces performance boosts and new features.
• Community contributions are vital for the growth of Ortus tools.
• Adobe has reported async bugs that need addressing.
• Upcoming workshops will enhance skills in CBWire and BoxLang.
• International outreach is expanding, with BoxLang reaching Japan.
• The podcast encourages community engagement and contributions.
• Listeners are invited to participate in events and workshops.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:29 Ortus News and BoxLang Updates
21:31 CFML Updates
22:40 Upcoming Events and Conferences
26:37 Thank You

keywords

Ortus, CommandBox, BoxLang, ColdBox, WebSocket, CFML, software development, programming, community contributions, technology updates