January kicked off with strong momentum across the Ortus Solutions ecosystem, bringing key product releases, major improvements to CommandBox and BoxLang, new cloud-focused learning resources, and exciting announcements for upcoming events. From the release of CommandBox 6.3.0 and production-ready BoxLang updates, to hands-on videos for deploying in Azure, advances in AI and documentation tooling, and the first look at Into the Box 2026, this monthly recap highlights the tools, content, and community news that continue shaping the future of modern CFML and BoxLang development.
Product Releases & Tools
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CommandBox 6.3.0 ships with updated package handling, improved dependency resolution, enhancements to the CLI experience, and performance optimizations that make working with CFML projects faster and more reliable.
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CommandBox A Smarter Foundation for BoxLang and CFML Workflows
CommandBox continues evolving as a powerful CLI and automation tool for both BoxLang and CFML enhancing scripting, dependency management, modular installs, and workflow automation to speed up development and deployment cycles.
Content & Resources
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BoxLang with CommandBox on Ubuntu in Azure (BoxLang Cloud Servers Video)
This video part of the BoxLang Cloud Servers series on BoxLang Academy walks through deploying BoxLang with CommandBox on an Ubuntu VM in Microsoft Azure , showing setup, configuration, and best practices for running cloud-hosted BoxLang applications using Cloud Servers.
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BoxLang with MiniServer for Ubuntu in Azure (BoxLang Cloud Servers Video)
This video part of the BoxLang Cloud Servers series on BoxLang Academy demonstrates how to deploy BoxLang MiniServer on Ubuntu in Microsoft Azure, covering setup, configuration, and practical tips for running lightweight BoxLang services in the cloud.
BoxLang Updates
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Exploring the AWS Lambda Template with Dan Card
This post walks through the AWS Lambda template created by Dan Card, showing how to build and deploy serverless BoxLang/CFML apps on AWS Lambda. It covers setup, configuration, packaging, and best practices for running event-driven functions with minimal boilerplate and maximum scalability.
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DocBox V5: Reborn Modern API Docs for BoxLang & CFML
DocBox V5 introduces a modern API documentation experience for both BoxLang and CFML projects, featuring a redesigned UI, improved navigation, customizable themes, and seamless integration with code annotations making it easier to create, maintain, and consume API docs.
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BoxLang v1.9.0 focuses on strengthening production stability with improved lifecycle hooks, better error handling, and core reliability enhancements making it even more dependable for large, mission critical applications.
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BoxLang AI v2 — Enterprise AI Development Without the Complexity
BoxLang AI v2 brings enterprise-grade AI features with simplified workflows enabling richer model integrations, smarter prompt handling, and enhanced defaults that make building AI-augmented applications easier and more productive without added complexity.
Ortus Upcoming Events & Webinars
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First Round of the Into the Box 2026 Agenda Is Live
The initial session lineup for Into the Box 2026 has been published, showcasing talks and workshops on BoxLang, ColdBox, CFML modernization, AI, WebAssembly, real-time workflows, and more giving attendees a first look at what to expect from the conference program.
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The first round of featured speakers for Into the Box 2026 has been announced, highlighting expert presenters and session leaders across topics like BoxLang, ColdBox, AI, cloud architectures, and modern CFML tooling.
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Into the Box 2026 is Here: Learn All the Details!
This edition of the conference themed “Modernization in Motion: Building a Dynamic Future” is now open for early registration
Here’s what to expect:
- A multi‑day in‑person event (Apr 29th to May 1st, 2026) in Washington, DC.
- Deep‑dives into modernizing with the BoxLang ecosystem, including cloud‑native, micro services, AI, WebAssembly, real‑time UIs, DevOps and security.
- Exclusive perks for attendees: premium swag, networking (Happy Box event), optional workshops, lunch/snacks/beverages, lifetime access to recordings and slide decks.
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Call for Speakers: Into the Box 2026
Join us for the next edition of the Into the Box 2026 conference themed “Modernization in Motion: Building a Dynamic Future”
We’re inviting speakers to submit topics that cover: modern CFML practices, cloud‑native apps, AI integration, micro services, WebAssembly, real‑time UIs, and more.
Deadline for topic submissions: November 15 2025, with the event scheduled for April 29‑May 1 2026 in Washington, DC.
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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 kicks off.
Stay connected and keep building—there’s plenty more innovation and community momentum ahead.
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