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BoxLang July 2024 Newsletter

Maria Jose Herrera July 31, 2024

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Maria Jose Herrera

July 31, 2024

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July Updates & News Monthly Recap!

Welcome to the July edition of the BoxLang Newsletter! This month has been packed with exciting updates, new features, and enhancements that continue to shape BoxLang into a robust and versatile programming language. In this edition, we highlight the latest beta releases, new integrations, and key features that have been introduced. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting with BoxLang, these updates will elevate your experience and help you build high-quality projects.

BoxLang Latest Beta Versions

  • BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 4: This release introduced powerful new debugging tools and enhanced syntax highlighting, making writing and troubleshooting your code easier. Read more
  • BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 5: Focused on performance optimization, Beta 5 significantly boosts the core runtime speed, making your applications run faster and more efficiently. Read more
  • BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 6: This version brought new language features, including improved data handling and a more refined standard library, allowing for cleaner and more efficient code. Read more
  • BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 7: The latest beta introduces advanced error-handling mechanisms and new APIs for streamlined data manipulation, enhancing overall development productivity. Read more

BoxLang News and Major Updates!

Unleash the Power of Your Device with bx-oshi!

Integrating bx-oshi allows BoxLang developers to access comprehensive hardware and operating system metrics. This tool is invaluable for monitoring system performance, managing resources, and ensuring optimal application operation. 

bx-oshi

Effortless Deployment: Launching Your BoxLang Miniserver

Deploying your BoxLang applications has never been easier. The new Miniserver feature simplifies the setup and configuration process, enabling quick and efficient deployment. This update is perfect for developers looking to streamline their workflow and reduce deployment time.

BoxLang Miniserver

New BoxLang Feature: Java Method References and Higher-Order Functions

BoxLang now supports Java method references, making writing more concise and expressive code possible. This feature and adding higher-order functions bring powerful functional programming capabilities to BoxLang, allowing developers to write cleaner and more efficient code. Read more

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New BoxLang Feature: Static Functional Binding to BIFs

Introducing static functional binding to built-in functions (BIFs) offers a streamlined approach to leveraging BoxLang's built-in functionalities. This feature enhances code readability and maintainability, making it easier for developers to utilize standard functions in their projects.

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BoxLang Press Release at Tech Republic

In a recent press release, BoxLang was highlighted as a key player in the new era of multi-runtime languages. The article discusses how BoxLang breaks down barriers in JVM development and contributes to a more integrated and flexible programming environment. Read more

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July has been an exciting month for BoxLang, with numerous updates that enhance the language's capabilities and usability. These new features and improvements demonstrate our commitment to making BoxLang a leading language in modern web development. We hope these updates will help you build more efficient and robust applications.

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