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We’re excited to announce the release of the bx-ftp module for BoxLang! This powerful module enables seamless interaction between your BoxLang applications and FTP servers. Whether you need to upload files, download content, or manage directories on an FTP server, the bx-ftp module has you covered.

BoxLang has come a long way since its beta release, and we're thrilled to share the incredible progress made so far. From its initial launch to the upcoming stable version, BoxLang has been evolving with new features, tools, and a growing ecosystem, all aimed at empowering modern developers.In this recap, we’ll highlight the milestones and advancements that have shaped BoxLang’s journey to this point. Let’s take a look at what we’ve achieved and what’s coming next!

At Ortus Solutions, we’ve always been at the forefront of innovation in the ColdFusion ecosystem. From pioneering modern ColdFusion practices to developing cutting-edge tools and frameworks, we’ve been passionate to help and sup[port the community into shaping the future of web development.That’s why we decided to build BoxLang, our new JVM programming language that not only builds on the strengths of ColdFusion but takes modern software development to the next level.

We’re thrilled to announce that Ortus Solutions, through BoxLang, will be participating as a Silver Sponsor at the prestigious Jfokus 2025 conference! Taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, from February 3 to 5, Jfokus is one of the premier developer conferences in Europe, bringing together thousands of tech enthusiasts, thought leaders, and industry professionals.

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As we approach a stable release of BoxLang and our continued marketing reaches more folks, many have asked about its purpose. Why create a new language when the JVM ecosystem already includes established languages like Kotlin, Groovy, and Scala, to name a few.

ColdBox gives you the flexibility to create domain-specific routes, making it perfect for multi-tenant applications or projects that need to respond differently based on the domain or subdomain being accessed. In this tip, we’ll dive into how to use the withDomain() method to create routes that match specific domains or sub-domains.

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a fantastic opportunity to maximize your remaining 2024 budget and turbocharge your 2025 projects with exclusive discounts from Ortus Solutions.

Migrating databases to the cloud is a crucial step for organizations seeking scalability, cost efficiency, and improved accessibility. However, transitioning from an on-premises setup to the cloud can feel daunting, especially for teams working in ColdFusion environments, whether you're using Adobe ColdFusion or Lucee. That’s where the “Lift and Shift” migration approach comes in—a straightforward, low-risk solution that ensures your journey to the cloud is seamless and effic...

This release takes BoxLang to the next level, delivering a mix of critical bug fixes, thoughtful improvements, and exciting new features designed to enhance your development experience. With Beta25, we’ve solidified and made the ASM ByteCode BoxPiler the default compiler, refined module, and logging management, and added long-requested query of queries and JSON-based logging encoders. Additionally, we’ve tackled critical issues around debugging, compatibility, and system settings to make this the most stable and feature-complete beta yet.