Grateful for Another Year with the Ortus Community

As another year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the innovation, growth, and progress we’ve achieved together at Ortus Solutions. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined us this year, as well as to those who have continued to support and build with us along the way your trust and collaboration make everything we do possible. This 2026 we are entering our 20 year anniversary and we are excited for what’s coming, and wish you a happy, healthy, and successful New Year.

Below, you’ll find our recap of everything we shipped, shared, and experienced throughout the year.

1. 🚀 Product Releases & Framework Evolution

Core Frameworks & Platforms

• ColdBox 8 : The OCHO!

  This major release of ColdBox 8.0.0 introduces native integration with BoxLang (via the bx-coldbox module), AI-powered development features (documentation search, code generation, error fixes), virtual thread executors for high-performance async workloads, revamped CLI tooling, and new application templates for both greenfield and enterprise scenarios.

• ColdBox 19th Anniversary, 7.4 Highlights, and 8.x Preview

  Celebrating 19 years, ColdBox’s 7.4 release brings full BoxLang compatibility, enhanced WireBox features, and optimized CacheBox stores. With over 700 modules and 300,000+ installs, it introduces dynamic scheduler tasks, new flow delegate functions, and a bx-default template.

  Looking ahead, ColdBox 8, coming this May, will focus on BoxLang-first development, featuring a compiled engine, async enhancements, and CLI support—while maintaining full CFML compatibility.

• TestBox v6.1.0 Released

  The latest version of TestBox, v6.1.0, has been released, introducing native support for BoxLang without the need for compatibility mode. This update enhances the testing framework's functionality and integration capabilities.

• ContentBox v6.1 Released

  In this release, we're thrilled to unveil a series of significant enhancements and upgrades to ContentBox designed to elevate your experience and considerably improve system performance. Our team has focused on integrating the latest CommandBox migrations and ColdBox Core, which ensures that the core system continues to operate with maximum efficiency and stability.

• Introducing CBWire v5.0

  CBWire v5.0 launches with major improvements for reactive server-driven UIs: deeper data binding, support for locked and lazy properties, enhanced lifecycle methods, easier file uploads, and native BoxLang templating. This release empowers developers to build dynamic, full-stack experiences with less boilerplate and more predictable performance.

UI & Application Architecture

• CBWire: Smarter UIs, Simpler Development!

  Ortus Solutions presents CBWire, a ColdBox module that enables building reactive user interfaces using only CFML with minimal JavaScript. Inspired by Laravel Livewire, it uses lightweight server communication and intelligent DOM updates for smooth, modern UIs without page reloads or complex front-end code. CBWire streamlines CFML development, reducing overhead and speeding up interactive app creation. A hands-on workshop in September 2025 will teach developers how to harness its power.

• CBWire: The Smart Path to Modern Reactive CFML Applications

  Ortus Solutions presents CBWire, a ColdBox module that enables building reactive user interfaces using only CFML, without the need for complex JavaScript frameworks. Inspired by Laravel Livewire, CBWire uses the "HTML over the wire" pattern to dynamically update the DOM through lightweight requests and smart diffs. This simplifies development, reduces the need for APIs, and improves maintainability by keeping the logic on the server. It's ideal for modernizing existing CFML applications without a complete rewrite.

• Why ColdBox Users Should Use CBWire to Modernize Their Apps?

  ColdBox users can modernize legacy CFML apps with CBWire, a ColdBox module that delivers reactive, dynamic UIs using only server-rendered HTML. Adopting the “HTML-over-the-wire” approach, it leverages AlpineJS for DOM patching and avoids complex JavaScript frameworks or separate APIs. CBWire reduces duplicated logic, simplifies maintenance, and speeds feature delivery, all while preserving CFML/ColdBox expertise. It offers a cost-effective, incremental modernization path aligned with future tools like BoxLang.

2. 🧰 Inside the Ortus Toolbox

Framework Roadmaps & Vision

• TestBox: What's Coming

  Significant updates were announced for TestBox, the testing framework for CFML and BoxLang. Version 7.x includes native BoxLang support, serverless execution, smoother IDE integration, async testing support, code coverage, and an improved user experience.

• State of CommandBox & Coming Next!

  The latest CommandBox updates streamline development, testing, and deployment for BoxLang and CFML, introducing WebSocket support, Jakarta Servlet compatibility, and server warmup features, while upcoming full BoxLang integration and PRO tools promise faster, more efficient workflows.

• What's new in ContentBox?

  ContentBox is evolving into a BoxLang-first platform, reimagined for modern developers and content creators. With over 13 years of growth alongside ColdBox, the CMS now embraces BoxLang for enhanced speed and flexibility. The 6.x series brings performance boosts, a redesigned admin interface, and features like Content Templates and CBFS-integrated Media Manager. The upcoming 7.x release in 2025 introduces bx-ai for AI-powered content, a new Block Editor, and full BoxLang compatibility.

• The State of CBWIRE and What’s Coming Next

  CBWIRE simplifies building modern, reactive interfaces for CFML and BoxLang applications, inspired by Livewire and Alpine.js. Its HTML-over-the-wire architecture enables dynamic components for e-commerce, dashboards, and SPA-like experiences without heavy JavaScript. With native Alpine.js integration and upcoming features like full BoxLang compatibility, bx-cbwire module, and optimized parsing, CBWIRE empowers developers to modernize or build new apps efficiently.

3. ⚙️ Modernization, Performance & Security

Application Modernization

• The Hidden Costs of Legacy CFML Applications

  Legacy ColdFusion and CFML applications may seem cost-effective if functional, but they drain resources through frequent downtime, escalating licensing fees, and a shrinking pool of skilled developers. Outdated code and brittle integrations increase outage risks, while maintenance costs rise. Ortus Solutions’ ColdFusion Consulting offers cost analysis, strategic migration planning, and BoxLang evaluation to reduce expenses, minimize risks, and modernize systems for future growth.

• How Legacy ColdFusion Applications Hold Back Innovation and Growth

  Legacy ColdFusion and CFML applications, though functional, create strategic roadblocks by hindering integrations, slowing time-to-market, and complicating talent retention. Outdated codebases and limited compatibility with modern APIs and cloud platforms delay new features and stall digital transformation. Ortus Solutions offers consulting to audit systems, build modernization roadmaps, and migrate to future-ready platforms like BoxLang, unlocking innovation and growth.

• 5 Proven Steps to Modernize Your Legacy ColdFusion Systems

  Modernizing legacy ColdFusion applications can be daunting due to outdated code and fragile integrations, but delaying increases risks and costs. This guide outlines five steps: auditing your environment, defining a strategy, refactoring for compatibility, executing phased migrations, and optimizing for the future. Ortus Solutions’ consulting services support this process with expert audits, tailored plans, and options like BoxLang for a future-proof, cloud-native transition.

• The CFML Talent Crunch in 2025: Why Modernization Can’t Wait

  As demand for modern development grows and fewer engineers specialize in CFML, teams face a talent shortage that makes legacy systems riskier to maintain. This article explains why modernization isn’t just a technical choice but a strategic necessity to attract and retain developers, reduce knowledge gaps, and future-proof your applications.

Performance & Security

• ColdFusion Performance Troubleshooting: Fix slowdowns before they hurt your business

  ColdFusion performance issues can cripple your business—causing slow load times, frustrated users, and lost revenue. Whether you're running Adobe ColdFusion or Lucee, optimizing your application is critical for efficiency, security, and scalability.

• Security First: Why a ColdFusion Audit Should Be Step Zero of Any Modernization

  A ColdFusion security audit is essential before modernization: it identifies critical vulnerabilities, prioritizes fixes, and ensures a secure foundation for migration. Ortus Solutions offers comprehensive audits that assess configurations, code, dependencies, and infrastructure, providing a clear roadmap for secure modernization.

• ColdFusion 2018/2021 End of Support: What Happens If You Don’t Move Now

  Running ColdFusion 2018 or 2021 after their End of Support (EoS) dates exposes your organization to security vulnerabilities, compliance risks, and operational inefficiencies. Ortus Solutions outlines a strategic approach to modernization, including comprehensive audits, phased migrations, and the adoption of future-ready platforms like BoxLang to ensure long-term stability and compliance.

4. ☁️ DevOps, Delivery & Infrastructure

DevOps Strategy & Execution

• On-Demand DevOps Engineers: More Value with a Cost-Attractive Model

  In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, maintaining a full-time DevOps team can strain budgets with lengthy hiring cycles and underutilized staff. Ortus Solutions offers a smarter alternative: on-demand DevOps engineers who deliver immediate expertise without the overhead. With a competitive cost structure, scalable engagement, and supervision by senior technical leaders, this model accelerates time-to-market and ensures quality, backed by 19+ years of Ortus’ modernization expertise.

• How to reduce your DevOps backlog without inflating your team

  Growing organizations often face a mounting DevOps backlog, delaying deployments and stalling initiatives due to overstretched teams. Hiring more staff is costly and slow, with no guarantee of matching workload peaks. Ortus Solutions offers a better solution: immediate access to experienced DevOps engineers under senior supervision, delivering high-quality results. This scalable, cost-effective approach lets you clear your backlog without expanding payroll, backed by Ortus’ 19 years of expertise.

• From Chaos to Cadence: How On-Demand DevOps Standardizes Your CI/CD in 30 Days

  Ortus Solutions offers a structured 30-day playbook to transform disorganized CI/CD pipelines into a reliable, automated release process. The plan progresses through four phases: auditing the current system, implementing quick wins, establishing guardrails, and scaling the solution across services. This approach minimizes downtime and integrates seamlessly with ongoing development efforts.

• From Reactive to Proactive: How On-Demand DevOps Prevents Outages Before They Happen

  By shifting from firefighting to foresight, this blog post outlines how on-demand DevOps engineers from Ortus Solutions help build resilience through four pillars: observability, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code, and continuous feedback loops. These strategies reduce outages, improve deployment velocity, and elevate team confidence.

Cloud & Deployment

• From Legacy Deployments to Modern Pipelines: DevOps Acceleration for ColdFusion and Lucee Applications

  Ortus Solutions offers on-demand DevOps services to transition ColdFusion and Lucee applications from manual deployments to modern CI/CD pipelines swiftly and securely. Their approach automates builds, integrates testing and security checks, ensures consistent environments using infrastructure as code, and minimizes downtime with progressive delivery patterns. This service enhances reliability, speed, and scalability for legacy applications.

• Scaling Smart: When It’s Time to Bring in an On-Demand DevOps Engineer

  As organizations grow, infrastructure challenges often emerge. Ortus Solutions highlights six signs indicating the need for an on-demand DevOps engineer:

  1. Deployments lag behind release cycles: When deployment processes become bottlenecks, they hinder team velocity.
  2. Inconsistent environment replication: Reliance on "it works on my machine" suggests scalability issues.
  3. Incident response is limited to a few individuals: Dependence on a small number of engineers for fixes increases vulnerability.
  4. Reactive monitoring: Discovering issues only after user reports indicates insufficient observability.
  5. Onboarding challenges for new hires: Inconsistent or undocumented environments slow down new team members.
  6. Stalled modernization plans: Efforts to transition to containers, CI/CD, or cloud solutions are hindered by manual foundations.

  Ortus Solutions' on-demand DevOps engineers provide immediate relief by assessing pipelines, implementing automation, and establishing scalable infrastructures, ensuring sustainable growth without the overhead of full-time hires.

• Urgent Project? Here’s How You Can Have a DevOps Engineer by Tomorrow

  When urgent projects demand rapid support for infrastructure changes or critical deployments, traditional hiring is too slow. Ortus Solutions provides on-demand DevOps engineers who start immediately, integrate seamlessly, and deliver under senior supervision. With over 15 years of enterprise modernization experience, this cost-effective model ensures quality and speed without the overhead of full-time hires.

5. 📚 Education, Tutorials & Developer Enablement

Training & Workshops

• ColdBox Training: From Hero to Superhero – Master ColdFusion and BoxLang Development

  Are you ready to take your ColdBox development skills for ColdFusion and BoxLang to the next level? Whether you're new to ColdBox or looking to sharpen your expertise, our ColdBox From Hero to Superhero training is the perfect opportunity to become a ColdFusion and BoxLang powerhouse.

• Building Reactive UIs with CBWire! Join Grant Copley and Luis Majano for a hands-on workshop where you'll build a modern web application from scratch using CFML and the ColdBox module CBWIRE. This session offers practical, code-driven experience with CBWIRE's HTML-over-the-wire technology and AlpineJS, to simplify web development and enhance productivity.

CBWire Video Tutorial

• CBWire Video Tutorial #1: “CBWire + BoxLang: Build Faster, Reactive UIs”

  In this video, Grant Copley walk you through the latest updates and the seamless integration that lets you build and supercharge reactive UIs directly from your BoxLang apps. Discover how CBWire brings real-time interactivity and streamlined development, without the front-end overhead.

• CBWire Video Tutorial #2: “CBWire + BoxLang: wire:transition”

  In CBWIRE, wire:transition is built-in, making smooth UI updates effortless for developers and teams. Dynamic data updates, live validation, mobile-responsive layouts, and more. Let’s dive into wire:transition in this quick demo!

• CBWire Video Tutorial #3: “CBWIRE + Boxlang: wire:navigate”

  In this tutorial, we’ll dive into wire:navigate with CBWIRE + BoxLang—a powerful feature that makes navigation between components smooth, reactive, and effortless.

Free tips and Tricks of ColdBox Book Series

• ColdBox Free Tip 1: Environment Variables in the Config

  The first tip in the "102 ColdBox Tips and Tricks" series showed how to access environment variables easily from your ColdBox configuration files.

• ColdBox Free Tip 2: Fluent IF Statements using the when() Method

  This free ColdBox tip introduces the when() method, a fluent way to write cleaner and more expressive conditional logic in your applications. Instead of relying on traditional if/else chains, when() provides a concise, readable alternative that enhances code clarity and maintainability. Perfect for developers looking to simplify branching logic while keeping their ColdBox codebase elegant and modern.

• ColdBox Free Tip 3: CommandBox ColdBox Commands

  CommandBox enhances ColdBox development with a powerful CLI, streamlining workflows through the coldbox-cli package. Key commands like coldbox reinit quickly reinitialize your application, while coldbox watch-reinit auto-reinits on file changes for seamless development. The coldbox create namespace simplifies scaffolding handlers, modules, and interceptors, saving time and boosting efficiency. Explore these tools to supercharge your ColdBox projects.

• ColdBox Free Tip 4: Using a Struct for Query Strings

  ColdBox simplifies query string management by allowing you to pass a struct to the buildLink() method, automatically converting it into a clean, formatted query string. This approach enhances code readability, reduces errors, and makes maintenance easier by organizing parameters in a structured format, streamlining your development process.

• ColdBox Free Tip 5: Building Named Routes with a Struct

  ColdBox enhances routing by allowing named routes with the event.buildLink() or event.route() methods, using a struct to specify route names and parameters. This approach creates dynamic, readable URLs like /contactUs/3, improving maintainability and flexibility. By defining parameters in a struct, you avoid hard-coded URLs, making route updates simpler and reducing errors in your ColdBox applications.

• ColdBox Free Tip 6: Using Routing with Wildcard Domains

  ColdBox's withDomain() method enables domain-specific routing, ideal for multi-tenant applications or projects requiring unique responses based on domains or subdomains. By defining routes that match incoming domains, like :client.myapp.io, you can dynamically handle subdomains and extract values for seamless client-specific logic, enhancing flexibility and simplifying multi-tenant app development.

• ColdBox Free Tip 7: ENVIRONMENT Environment Variable

  ColdBox simplifies environment management by auto-detecting the ENVIRONMENT variable in your .env file, enabling dynamic control of development, testing, or production workflows. By setting values like development or production, ColdBox triggers corresponding methods in ColdBox.cfc and module configs, ensuring consistent, automated configurations. New helpers in ColdBox 7, like isProduction(), further streamline environment checks, enhancing flexibility and consistency.

• ColdBox Free Tip 8 – Which ColdBox Version Am I Using

  Ortus Solutions provides three straightforward methods to determine the version of ColdBox you're using:

  • CommandBox Method: Run the list command in your terminal to display the installed ColdBox version.
  • ColdBox Application Method: Use the #getColdBoxSetting('version')# function within your ColdBox application to retrieve the version directly.
  • Module Configuration Method: Access the version via variables.coldboxVersion in your ModuleConfig.cfc file, useful for module development and compatibility checks.

  These methods assist in ensuring compatibility, debugging, and adapting modules to different ColdBox versions.

• ColdBox Free Tip 9 – Mastering Email Configuration with cbMailServices in ColdBox

  This blog post guides you through simplifying email-handling in ColdBox using the cbMailServices module: from setting up the mailsettings struct in your ColdBox.cfc, to defining environment-specific protocols (e.g., logging instead of sending in development), to customizing properties like tokenMarker, protocol, to, from, and more.

• ColdBox Free Tip 9 – Part II: Sending Emails Using cbMailServices – Tokens, Protocols and Logs

  In this follow‑up article, discover how to use the cbMailServices module in ColdBox to send emails with dynamic content (bodyTokens), multiple protocols (e.g., CFMail, File) and environment‑specific behaviors (e.g., logging in development).

• ColdBox Free Tip 10 – Whoops: Better Exception Tracking (Handle Exceptions in ColdBox)

  This post shows how to integrate the Whoops error-handling library into ColdBox to improve exception tracking. It lets developers get detailed, readable error pages during development, with a clean fallback for production — making debugging easier and reducing unexpected errors in live apps.

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6. 🎙️ Content, Podcasts & Thought Leadership

Modernize or Die Podcast

• Modernize or Die® - CFML News Edition - January 28st, 2025 - Episode 227

  ** Join us with your hosts Eric Peterson and Gavin Pickin for the first Podcast of the year with some big BoxLang progress**

  For the show notes - visit the website after the show https://cfmlnews.modernizeordie.io/

  
  
  

• Jenkins Runner - ForgeBox Module of the Week:

  
  

• Auto Hide - VSCode Hint Tip and Trick of the Week

  
  

• Recap: Modernize or Die Podcast Ep. 241

  In episode 241 of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Luis Majano cover BoxLang updates, ColdBox 8's native BoxLang compatibility, CFML migrations, AI productivity tools, and Luis's Japan trip. Key takeaways include seamless transitions, community support for open-source, and security updates. Includes resources like links to episodes, subscriptions, and a full transcript.

  
  

• Recap: Modernize or Die Podcast Ep. 242

  In this episode, Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the upcoming ColdBox 8 release, the new Box AI module, and BoxLang 1.6. They also share insights from the recent CF Summit 2025, strategies for modernizing legacy systems, and the importance of community support through Patreon. The episode highlights the significance of AI integration in software development and the ongoing efforts to enhance developer tools and resources.

  
  

• Recap: Modernize or Die Podcast Ep. 243

  In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Eric Peterson and Jacob Beers from Ortus Solutions discuss major releases and updates — including the launch of ColdBox 8, the new BoxLang 1.6, and the introduction of SocketBox for WebSockets. They also explore AI‑powered development tools, upcoming community events, and strategies for modernizing legacy architectures.

  
  

• Recap: Modernize or Die Podcast Ep. 244

  This episode covers the latest ecosystem updates, including the release of ColdBox 8 and BoxLang 1.7, with new real-time features through SocketBox, server-sent events, and performance enhancements.

  It also highlights broader community news such as Lucee 7 updates, new serialization capabilities with MessagePack for ColdFusion, and important security considerations when working with AI tools.

  The hosts wrap up with upcoming CFML and BoxLang events, emphasizing community collaboration and the continued evolution of modern development practices.

  
  
  

• Recap: Modernize or Die Podcast Ep. 245

  In this episode the hosts review recent developments including updates to BoxLang modules, real-world success stories of migrating legacy CFML apps, and strategies for scaling CFML projects with modern tools.

  They also share community feedback, upcoming roadmap priorities, and advice for teams transitioning from legacy ColdFusion setups to BoxLang-powered architectures.

  
  
  

• Recap: Modernize or Die Podcast Ep. 246

  In this episode of Modernize or Die, the hosts highlight recent releases and community insights — from CBWire v5 improvements and CFML modernization trends to BoxLang adoption stories and best practices for scaling CFML teams. They also discuss advice for long-term maintainability and how to balance legacy constraints with future-proof engineering.

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Editorial Content

• Lessons from the Trenches: What We’ve Learned Modernizing Legacy ColdFusion Apps

  After two decades of helping organizations modernize their Adobe ColdFusion and CFML systems, the team at Ortus Solutions shares real‑world lessons: many projects begin in crisis, maintenance becomes a burden, and incremental modernization (rather than full rewrites) often delivers the best results

• Lessons from the Trenches: What We’ve Learned Modernizing Legacy ColdFusion Apps

  Every ColdFusion modernization project tells a story — and not all of them start well.

  After two decades of helping organizations modernize their ColdFusion and CFML systems, the team at Ortus Solutions shares what they’ve discovered: some projects begin in crisis — an app failure, a compliance audit miss, or the departure of a key developer. Others begin simply when someone asks, “Why are we still on ColdFusion 11?”

• The Hidden Human Factor in ColdFusion Modernization

  Modernizing isn’t just about technology — it’s about people.

  Highlights:

  • Legacy fatigue can demotivate teams and stall progress.
  • Understanding why systems were built — not just how — bridges the knowledge gap.
  • Strong communication practices and culture-first leadership are key to successful transformation.
  • At Ortus Solutions, modernization includes team enablement, collaborative planning, and mentoring for future-ready workflows

• More than Outsourcing: The Advantages of Having an On-Demand DevOps Engineer

  Traditional outsourcing for DevOps often leads to inconsistent quality, limited oversight, and integration challenges. Ortus Solutions offers a superior alternative with on-demand DevOps engineers backed by over 15 years of enterprise modernization expertise. Under senior leadership supervision, these engineers deliver consistent, high-quality results that seamlessly integrate with your workflows, providing a strategic partnership that ensures project success.

• Is Your Legacy Platform Holding You Back? 6 Fixes Only BoxLang Delivers!

  BoxLang breaks legacy barriers: no growth penalties, 40%+ savings, full CFML compatibility, zero-downtime assisted migration, direct creator support, and a modern ecosystem with native integrations (Redis, PDF, FS, etc.). Includes the Pioneer Program (open until Dec 1, 2025) with a 1-year free non-production license, dedicated Slack channel, and guaranteed discounts.

• Close the Year Strong: Secure Your 2026 CFML Consulting Plan or Professional Support at a Special Rate

  Lock in discounted CFML consulting and professional support rates for 2026 with Ortus Solutions. This article highlights limited-time offers on expert services to help organizations plan modernization, accelerate DevOps, strengthen security, and ensure long-term success with CFML and BoxLang technologies.

• The hidden costs of outdated ColdFusion Apps (And how to fix them)

  In this article, we’ll explore the true cost of maintaining legacy ColdFusion applications—and how teams can start reducing that burden through modernization, optimization, and smart planning.

7. 🌍 Community, Events & Industry Presence

Conferences & Sponsorships

• Meet BoxLang at DevNexus 2025

  We’re thrilled to announce that Ortus Solutions will be a Silver Sponsor at DevNexus 2025, one of the largest and most exciting Java conferences in the world! Our team will be on-site, spreading the word about BoxLang and its latest advancements, designed specifically to empower Java developers with dynamic, modular, and productive development capabilities.

• Ortus Solutions & BoxLang at Jfokus 2025: Silver Sponsor and Innovator

  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.

• Ortus Solutions Invited to America Digital 2025

  We were honored to be invited by Invest in El Salvador to represent the country at America Digital 2025, held in Mexico City. This prestigious event brought together the top minds in digital transformation, and Ortus showcased BoxLang, ColdBox, and our open-source innovations as key components of enterprise modernization across Latin America.

• Ortus and BoxLang Return as Gold Sponsors at Open South Code 2025

  We returned as proud Gold Sponsors at Open South Code 2025 in Málaga, Spain—one of Europe’s top events for open technologies. Our team presented on BoxLang’s growth as a powerful dynamic language for the JVM and how it enables high-productivity development for modern apps.

• DevNexus 2025 – BoxLang: The Future is Dynamic

  As part of DevNexus 2025, Luis Majano delivered a visionary session on the evolution of BoxLang and its dynamic, multi-runtime architecture. This presentation highlighted the language’s support for the JVM, Deno, Node, and WASM—making it one of the most versatile tools for full-stack developers.

  
  
  

• Ortus Solutions at Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025

  Ortus Solutions proudly served as a Silver Sponsor for the Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025, held September 22–23 in Las Vegas. Attendees visited the Ortus booth to explore BoxLang and ColdBox updates, connect with the team, and collect exclusive swag. The event featured sessions like “Git Smarter” by Jacob Beers and “Legacy Code” by Grant Copley, plus a post-summit CBWire workshop on September 24–25, where participants learned reactive UI development with ColdBox and AlpineJS.

• CFCamp Pre-Conference Workshops Led by Ortus Solutions

  Join expert-led pre-conference workshops at CFCamp where Ortus Solutions instructors dive deep into practical CFML and Ortus tooling topics. These sessions are designed to give hands-on experience and preparation before the main event.

Ortus workshops and live sessions

• Into the Box 2025 Replays Now on CFCasts

  Couldn’t make it to Into the Box this year? You can now stream every session from Day 1 and Day 2 on CFCasts, featuring presentations from Ortus engineers and community leaders. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or explore new features in BoxLang and ColdBox, the full experience is now just a click away.

  
  

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• ColdBox 8: The OCHO

  ColdBox 8.0.0 lands as one of the framework’s most significant releases, delivering native BoxLang integration, virtual-thread concurrency, AI-powered development boosts, new production-ready templates, enhanced debugging, and a faster, smarter CLI. It pushes ColdBox into a more modern, scalable, and high-performance era for CFML and BoxLang developers.

  
  
  

• Workshop: Building Reactive UIs with CBWire!

  Held on September 24–25, 2025, in Las Vegas, this 2-day hands-on workshop, led by Grant Copley and Luis Majano, taught participants how to build modern, reactive UIs using CBWire, ColdBox, and AlpineJS. Attendees learned to create interactive UI components, connect server-side logic to the frontend, and apply reactive patterns to real-world CFML projects, streamlining development without heavy JavaScript frameworks.

Ortus Upcoming Events & Webinars

• Into the Box 2026 - Modernization in Motion: Building a Dynamic Future!

  Our Into the Box 2026 dates are out and our events are now live and ready for purchase, we have our team packs available for anyone interestes in improving the skills of their overall staff.Into the Box comes with big surprises diving into cutting-edge topics like AI, APIs, WebAssembly, microservices, cloud-native apps, real-time UIs, security, DevOps, and more.

  
  

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• Call for Speakers: Into the Box 2026!

  Ortus Solutions has announced the Call for Speakers for Into the Box 2026, their annual conference focused on modern web development. The event will take place from April 29 to May 1, 2026, in Washington, DC, under the theme "Modernization in Motion: Building a Dynamic Future". Organizers are inviting developers, architects, and tech innovators to submit session proposals by November 15, 2025. Selected speakers will have the opportunity to influence the direction of the community, connect with developers worldwide, and grow their personal and professional brand. For more details and to submit a proposal, visit the official

• CFCamp Pre-Conference Workshops Led by Ortus Solutions

  Ortus Solutions is hosting hands-on pre-conference workshops at CFCamp, designed to give developers practical experience with CFML, Ortus tools, and best practices before the main event begins.

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