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In today’s fast-paced web development world, users expect seamless, interactive experiences , and delivering those experiences is essential to stay competitive. If you’re a ColdBox developer working with legacy CFML applications, you might feel stuck between maintaining stable backend logic and updating your frontend to meet modern standards
Rewriting your entire frontend using heavy JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular can be time-consuming, costly, and complex. That’s why CBWire offers a smarter alternative specifically designed for ColdBox apps: a way to create reactive, dynamic user interfaces while leveraging your existing CFML codebase.
What Is CBWire?
CBWire is a ColdBox module that empowers developers to build modern, reactive UIs using an “HTML-over-the-wire” approach. Instead of building separate frontend apps and APIs, CBWire keeps the UI logic on the server and sends incremental HTML updates to the client. This eliminates the need for complex frontend frameworks and APIs while still delivering smooth, interactive user experiences.
CBWire uses AlpineJS on the client side for efficient DOM updates, ensuring that only the changed parts of your page are re-rendered — making your apps faster and more responsive without full page reloads.
Why Should ColdBox Users Adopt CBWire?
1. Leverage Your Existing ColdBox & CFML Knowledge
No need to switch to an entirely new frontend stack. CBWire lets you stay within the ColdBox ecosystem, reducing the learning curve and keeping your team productive.
2. Simplify Development and Maintenance
By moving UI logic back to the server and eliminating separate APIs, CBWire reduces duplicated logic and potential points of failure, making your codebase easier to maintain and test.
3. Deliver Modern User Experiences
Users expect fast, smooth interactions without annoying page reloads. CBWire achieves this with smart DOM patching powered by AlpineJS, combining performance and interactivity seamlessly.
4. Reduce Costs and Accelerate Time-to-Market
Avoid costly frontend rewrites and separate teams. CBWire lets you modernize incrementally, delivering new features faster while preserving business continuity.
5. Future-Proof Your Applications
CBWire integrates tightly with ColdBox and upcoming tools like BoxLang, positioning your app for ongoing innovation without sacrificing current investments.
How to Get Started with CBWire
Curious to see CBWire in action? Check out the official documentation and tutorials at cbwire.ortusbooks.com. You’ll find clear guides on how to integrate CBWire into your ColdBox projects and start building reactive UIs with less complexity.
Join Our Hands-On Workshop!
Want expert guidance? Join Grant Copley and Luis Majano for a 2-day intensive workshop where you’ll build a modern reactive web app from scratch using CBWire’s HTML-over-the-wire pattern and AlpineJS.
📅 September 24–25, 2025
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Seats are limited — reserve your spot today!
Are You Using ColdBox? What Are You Waiting For?
CBWire is the best way to level up your ColdBox experience by building reactive, dynamic user interfaces without heavy frontend frameworks. Modernize your apps faster, smarter, and with less hassle, all while leveraging the power of ColdBox and CFML.
Start using CBWire today and transform your ColdBox development!
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