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CommandBox 6.2.0 Released!

Brad Wood |  April 01, 2025

We are pleased to announce the release of CommandBox 6.2.0, a minor release in our CLI, Server, and Package Manager.

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You can download the latest version by using the upgrade command from the CLI for an in-place upgrade.  It's also available on HomeBrew, and our download page:

https://www.ortussolutions.com/products/commandbox

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TestBox v6.3.0 Release

Luis Majano |  March 31, 2025

We are excited to announce the release of TestBox 6.3.0. This version emphasizes the all-new BoxLang Reporter, now with vibrant color outputs and seamless execution through BoxLang, improving the testing experience. To benefit from these improvements,** update now and ensure your testing remains reliable and efficient.**

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BoxLang Virtual Machines Now on Azure – Power Your Applications with Ease

Cristobal Escobar |  March 31, 2025

We’re excited to announce that BoxLang Virtual Machines (VMs) are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. With just a few clicks, you can now deploy pre-configured, high-performance BoxLang environments in the cloud — including the ability to run legacy and modern CFML applications using the powerful BoxLang CFML engine.

BoxLang is a modern, flexible, and scalable programming language for the JVM, purpose-bui...

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The hidden costs of outdated ColdFusion Apps (And how to fix them)

Cristobal Escobar |  March 26, 2025

Is Your ColdFusion System Quietly Costing You More Than You Think?

Many organizations continue to rely on ColdFusion systems that haven’t been updated in years. While these systems may still be running, they often come with hidden operational, financial, and security costs that can compound over time.

In this article, we’ll explore the true cost of maintaining legacy ColdFusion applications—and how teams can start reducing that burden through ...

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ColdFusion Performance Troubleshooting: Fix slowdowns before they hurt your business

Cristobal Escobar |  March 24, 2025

Is Your ColdFusion Application Slowing Down Your Business?

ColdFusion performance issues can cripple your business—causing slow load times, frustrated users, and lost revenue....

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ContentBox v6.1 Released

Luis Majano |  March 19, 2025

In this release, we're thrilled to unveil a series of significant enhancements and upgrades to ContentBox designed to elevate your experience and considerably improve system performance. Our team has focused on integrating the latest CommandBox migrations and ColdBox Core, which ensures that the core system continues to operate with maximum efficiency and stability. This upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a cutting-edge platform that meets the evolving needs of our users.

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Introducing BoxLang Gen AI: A Unified API for Large Language Models

Luis Majano |  March 18, 2025

We are thrilled to introduce BoxLang Gen AI, a powerful and intuitive module that brings seamless AI generation capabilities to your BoxLang applications. With a fluent, functional API, this module allows developers to interact with multiple AI providers in a consistent and abstracted manner.

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Ortus Monthly Recap - Jan/Feb

Maria Jose Herrera |  March 18, 2025

Ortus Solutions is kicking off 2025 with major milestones, from the highly anticipated Into the Box 2025 to groundbreaking advancements in BoxLang and key industry event appearances at Jfokus and DevNexus 2025. With new product releases, enhanced compatibility, and exclusive discounts, we’re equipping developers with the tools they need to build faster, smarter, and more efficiently.Let’s dive into the latest updates shaping the future of modern web development!

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BoxLang 1.0.0 RC2 Launched

Luis Majano |  March 14, 2025

We’re entering the final stretch of our pre-releases, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce RC2! 🚀 This release marks a major leap in performance and compatibility, the result of over six months of intensive development. Beyond enhanced stability and seamless integration, RC2 delivers game-changing performance optimizations that push the boundaries of efficiency. Get ready for our fastest, most refined release yet!

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Building a Web App with BoxLang!

Maria Jose Herrera |  March 04, 2025

BoxLang, the new JVM-based scripting language from Ortus Solutions, is gaining traction among developers looking for a modern, lightweight alternative for building web applications. In a Recent blog post, Raymond Camden took it for a spin by developing a simple blog application, highlighting BoxLang's capabilities and ease of use. Let’s break down his experience and key takeaways.

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