Episode 244 | November 04th, 2025

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Ortus Solutions

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Episode 244 | November 04th, 2025

Modernize or Die ® Podcast

28 minutes

2 weeks ago

Episode 244 | November 04th, 2025

# 2025-11-04 - News - Episode 244

# Hosts:
- Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
- Grant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions

# summary

In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Grant Copley discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the release of ColdBox 8 and BoxLang 1.7. They explore new features, real-time communication with SocketBox, and the implications of the recent Lucee 7 release. The conversation also covers security considerations for AI tools, the introduction of Message Pack support for ColdFusion, and upcoming events in the CFML community. The hosts emphasize the importance of community support and innovation in the ColdFusion ecosystem.

# Takeaways

ColdBox 8 introduces significant updates and features.
SocketBox enables real-time communication for applications.
BoxLang 1.7 includes server-side events and performance improvements.
Lucee 7 requires a fresh install due to major changes.
Message Pack support could enhance performance over JSON.
Security considerations are crucial when using AI tools.
CF dump readability can be improved with CSS.
Upcoming events include ColdBox webinars and security training.
Community support is vital for open-source initiatives.
Black Friday deals will offer free audits for developers.

# Chapters

00:00 Welcome
00:39 Ortus News and BoxLang Updates
11:35 CFML Updates
22:14 Upcoming Events and Conferences
27:03 Thank You

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# Keywords
ColdBox, BoxLang, Lucee, CFML, Ortus Solutions, WebSockets, AI, Message Pack, security, podcast

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