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Maria Jose Herrera May 24, 2024

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Maria Jose Herrera

May 24, 2024

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BoxLang - Modular : Dynamic : Productive


Finally, the wait is over! After nearly ten months of anticipation and hard work, we're excited to share with you the most significant release of the year for us at Ortus Solutions:

BoxLang: Multi-Runtime Dynamic JVM Language

BoxLang is a modern dynamic JVM language that can be deployed on multiple runtimes: operating system (Windows/Mac/nix/Embedded), web server, lambda, iOS, android, web assembly, and more. BoxLang combines many features from different programming languages, including Java, ColdFusion, Python, Ruby, Go, and PHP, to provide developers with a modern and expressive syntax.

BoxLang has been designed to be a highly adaptable and dynamic language to take advantage of all the modern features of the JVM and was designed with several goals in mind:


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  • Be a rapid application development (RAD) scripting language and middleware;.
  • Unstagnate the dynamic language ecosystem within Java.
  • Be dynamic, modular, lightweight, and fast.
  • Be 100% interoperable with Java.
  • Be modern, functional, and fluent (Think mixing CFML, Node, Kotlin, Java, and Clojure)
  • Be able to support the following runtime environments and future runtimes through modularity:
    • Native OS Binaries (CLI Tooling, compilers, etc.)
    • Servlet Containers - CommandBox/Tomcat/Jetty/JBoss
    • Serverless (AWS Lambda/Azure Functions)
    • JSR-223 Common JVM Scripting API
    • Android/iOS Devices
    • Web assembly
  • Compile down to Java ByteCode
  • Allow backward compatibility with the ColdFusion/CFML Language.

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Experience the full potential of BoxLang by watching our live keynote recording. Dive deep into the innovative features and capabilities that BoxLang brings to the table. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see BoxLang in action and understand how it can transform your workflow. Click below to start watching now!

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Get Started with BoxLang

Dive into BoxLang with our Internet Playground, powered by AWS Lambda. Visit www.tryboxlang.io to start developing today!


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Upcoming Exciting Announcements

The launch of BoxLang is just the beginning. Stay tuned for upcoming changes, updates, and features that we will be rolling out soon.

Our team is committed to continuously improving and expanding BoxLang to meet your evolving needs. Expect regular updates that enhance performance, introduce new functionalities, and provide you with the best tools for your projects. Join our community and be part of the exciting developments ahead.


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Join our Patreon community to support our ongoing efforts and become a part of the BoxLang journey.

We are excited to have you with us on this innovative journey with BoxLang!


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