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We’ve been working on a fun new library designed to make WebSockets easier for CFML (and BoxLang) developers. WebSockets are incredibly powerful for real-time applications and it’s honestly an area that CF developers have lagged far behind other languages in using.

By Edgardo Cabezas

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At Ortus Solutions, we're excited to offer our comprehensive Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) series, designed specifically for CFML developers. Whether you're new to OOP or looking to deepen your understanding, this series led by Nolan Erck is the perfect resource to help you master both the fundamentals and advanced features.

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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.

In this release, we've introduced the exciting addition of websockets support to BoxLang through the powerful SocketBox module. This enhancement is not limited to our CommandBox Runtime but also extends to our MiniServer runtime, creating a more dynamic and efficient framework for real-time communication. For an in-depth introduction to these features, please visit our community post here.

Additionally, we've implemented several new features and improvements. We've also improved the system startup process by adding version and build date information to the MiniServer startup output (BL-607).

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth! We had the pleasure of engaging in meaningful conversations about Modern CFML and ColdFusion development, sharing insights, and exploring exciting new ideas. Visitors also got a chance to participate in some fun activities and win fabulous prizes, including our customized t-shirts, which were a huge hit!

Welcome to the September edition of the BoxLang Newsletter! This month has been packed with exciting updates, new features, and enhancements that continue to shape BoxLang into a robust and versatile programming language. In this edition, we highlight the latest beta releases, new integrations, and key features that have been introduced.

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