We're thrilled to announce the release of two powerful new tools that will transform your BoxLang development experience: the BoxLang Developer Pack and BoxLang Theme for Visual Studio Code and Open VSX! 🚀
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What's new in ContentBox?
ContentBox has always been more than just a CMS, it’s the beating heart of Ortus Solutions and the backbone powering our sites and applications. For over 13 years, it has grown alongside ColdBox, constantly adapting to modern development trends. Now, with the arrival of BoxLang, ContentBox is taking its most exciting leap forward yet.
Ortus & BoxLang August Recap 2025
August was a month of significant progress for Ortus Solutions and BoxLang. From major releases to educational resources and international events, here are the highlights from the month
BoxLang v1.5.0 - Supercharged Serverless, Virtual Threads, and Rock-Solid Reliability
BoxLang 1.5.0 has landed, and it's packed with features that will transform how you build modern applications. This isn't just another incremental update—we've reimagined performance from the ground up, making BoxLang faster, smarter, and more scalable than ever before.
Why Staying on Outdated ColdFusion Versions Puts Your Business at Risk
For many organizations, ColdFusion has been the backbone of mission-critical applications for years. But running on outdated versions like ColdFusion 9, 11, or 2016 comes with serious risks that can no longer be ignored. Security vulnerabilities, lack of support, and compatibility issues are just the beginning. And while modernization may feel daunting, the reality is that staying put is far riskier—and more expensive—than taking action.
ColdBox Free Tip 2: Fluent If Statements using the when() Method
Continuing our "102 ColdBox Tips and Tricks" series, let’s explore a powerful feature introduced in ColdBox 6: the when() method. This method simplifies conditional logic by allowing you to chain execution blocks based on boolean values in a clean and fluent way.
Modernize Your Apps, with a Team That Supports You Every Step of the Way!
BoxLang isn’t just another programming language, it’s a bold leap toward rethinking how we build for the JVM and beyond. But what truly makes BoxLang powerful isn’t just the technology. It’s the people behind it.
ColdBox Free Tip 1: Environment Variables In The Config
Welcome to the first of 10 FREE tips and tricks in our "102 ColdBox Tips and Tricks" Book! In this post, we’ll show you how to easily access system environment variables within your ColdBox configuration files, making your app setup smoother and more flexible!
BoxLang Takes Off in Japan: Luis Majano Presented to the Japan Java User Group
The BoxLang World Tour continued its journey across the globe, and this time it landed in Japan. On Friday, August 22, Luis Majano, CEO of Ortus Solutions and creator of BoxLang, presented "BoxLang: A New Dynamic JVM Language" to the Japan Java User Group (JJUG).
This event marked another milestone in BoxLang’s mission to bring innovation and modernization to the Java ecosystem. With developer...
Cut at Least 40% from Your Licensing Costs and Get Pro Support with BoxLang!
In today’s fast-paced technology landscape, businesses need to innovate without inflating costs. Licensing fees, infrastructure demands, and hidden charges can quietly drain budgets, slowing growth and delaying modernization. The BoxLang Pioneer License changes that.