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Introducing ColdBox 7: Revolutionizing Web Development with Cutting-Edge Features and Unparalleled Performance

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of ColdBox 7, the latest version of the acclaimed web development HMVC framework for ColdFusion (CFML). ColdBox 7 introduces groundbreaking features and advancements, elevating the development experience to new heights and empowering developers to create exceptional web applications and APIs.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern web development, ColdBox 7 boasts a range of powerful features that streamline the development process and enhance productivity. With its robust HMVC architecture and developer-friendly tools, ColdBox 7 enables developers to deliver high-performance, scalable, and maintainable web applications and APIs with ease.

We are excited to announced the release of Testbox version 5, which brings a host of new features and improvements for developers. TestBox is a powerful and flexible tool that helps developers write comprehensive BDD/TDD tests for their applications, ensuring code quality and reducing the likelihood of bugs and errors. With TestBox v5, developers can take advantage of new features such as batch code coverage testing, improved reporting capabilities, method spies, and better integration with other tools in the Ortus suite.

These new features make TestBox even more versatile and user-friendly, and provide developers with a powerful tool for building high-quality, reliable applications.

We're excited to unveil our latest **TestBox CLI ** tool! This robust command-line interface is specifically crafted to assist developers in streamlining their workflows and enhancing their TestBox BDD/TDD development process. Boasting an intuitive syntax and potent functionalities, the TestBox CLI tool empowers developers to create, test, and generate reports on their ColdFusion (CFML) application

We are thrilled to announce the release of our new ColdBox CLI tool! This powerful command-line interface is designed to help developers streamline their workflows and simplify their ColdBox development experience. With its intuitive syntax and powerful capabilities, the ColdBox CLI tool allows developers to easily create, test, and deploy ColdBox applications with just a few simple commands. Whether you are a seasoned ColdBox developer or just getting started with this powerful framework, the ColdBox CLI tool is the perfect addition to your toolkit.

This tool used to be embedded in the CommandBox core, but it now has a new home (https://github.com/ColdBox/coldbox-cli) and can have it's own life-cycles including LTS support for our ColdBox Framework as well.

We are very excited to bring you another release for our Redis Lucee Extension. This release contains bug fixes for Redis Cluster Cache connections and also includes environmental support for activation arguments ( Hooray! No more property files! ). Read more about configuring your extension through the environment variables in our docs. We have also added support for cluster cache password authentication, as well as configuration options for read timeouts and connection pool sizing.

Today is a happy day, that we get to release ColdBox v6.8.2. This is our first in our commitment to an LTS release cycle for ColdBox with the upcoming ColdBox 7 release.

We are happy to announce our first minor release for CBSecurity v3.1.0, with some nice updates and a new password generator.

We are excited to announce a training workshop before the ColdFusion Summit East in Washington, D.C., on April 4th, 2023. Luis Majano, the creator of The ColdBox Platform, will be leading this workshop, bringing you a deep dive 1-day workshop: ColdFusion MVC for Dummies.

The workshop will combine a variety of theories, hands-on coding, and best practices to give you all the tools needed to leave the workshop ready to build MVC-powered apps when you return to your office.

We are incredibly excited to release CBSecurity 3. This is a significant release with over six months of work invested in it. We have completely revamped our security module to make ColdBox applications secure, flexible, and ready for the upcoming ColdBox 7 release. The first major announcement for this release is that we have a brand-new logo!

We are very excited that the Into The Box conference is coming back to the Houston area and FINALLY on our normal schedule of May of 2023. Registration is now officially open and call for papers is now open as well. We are also extremely excited that this will be our 10 year anniversary for the Into The Box Conference. So we will defintely go all out!

• Full 2-day conference with over 30 different technology topics
• An additional full day of hands-on training available for a veritable 3 days of awesomeness
• A warm and sunny city of The Woodlands, Texas
• When: May 17-19 of 2023
• Modernize Your Skillz
• Party with our live Mariachi Band!