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5 Benefits of Using ColdBox to Build Your REST API

Daniel Garcia |  June 16, 2023

ColdBox is an excellent MVC framework that can be used to solve many problems, from creating simple websites to enterprise-level applications. With built-in support for logging, caching, routing, dependency injection, testing, documentation, and more, it covers most of your needs as a developer. It also supports a modular architecture that allows you to grow your application as needed.

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TestBox VSCode Extension v2.0.0 Released!

Luis Majano |  June 15, 2023

We are excited to announce the release of version 2.0.0 of the TestBox VSCode Extension. This new version brings enhanced support for TestBox v5, introduces convenient default shortcuts, adds new commands with extensive configuration options, and includes several improvements for linting, file formatting, and code quality. Additionally, we have optimized the spec lookup feature for faster and more accurate navigation. In this blog post, we will explore the key additions and improvements in the TestBox VSCode Extension v2.0.0.

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Empowering Open Source Innovation: A Recap of the Enterprise Messaging Presentation at Open South Code 2023

Luis Majano |  June 10, 2023

I just had the please to present at Open South Code, the innovative open-source conference held in Malaga, Spain. It had been 3 years since I attended since the conference was on hiatus after Covid.

This conference is an amazing conference always filled with great conversations and great speakers from all over the world. I had the privilege of speaking about Enterprise Messaging with RabbitMQ.

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ColdBox 6.9.0 Released

Luis Majano |  June 09, 2023

We are excited to announce the release of ColdBox 6.9.0 LTS, packed with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. In this version, we focused on enhancing the debugging capabilities, improving the ScheduledTasks module, and fixing an important issue related to RestHandler. Let's dive into the details of these updates.

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Introducing: The Ortus ORM Extension

Michael Born |  June 06, 2023

We are excited to announce the Ortus ORM Extension, a new effort to improve the CFML ecosystem by modernizing Hibernate ORM support on the Lucee CFML server. The Ortus ORM extension is an open-source fork of the Lucee Hibernate extension which focuses on speed, reliability, and collaboration with the excellent CFML community.

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Into the Box Recap | Day 1

Maria Jose Herrera |  June 01, 2023

Our Into the Box 10th edition did not disappoint! We had incredible speakers and attendees who made this conference one of the best yet; thank you to all the new and past speakers for making this a unique and eye-opening experience for all of us.

We hope to have you with us again in the next Into the Box to start a new chapter on how we teach and learn modern CFML and web development; if you miss it, here’s a little recap of what we lived at Into the Box 2023.

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CBWIRE 3.0.0 Released

Grant Copley |  May 22, 2023

We are very excited to announce the release of version 3 of CBWIRE, our ColdBox module that makes building modern, reactive apps a breeze. This version brings with it a new component syntax, 19 enhancements and bug fixes, and improved documentation. Our biggest goal with this release was to improve the developer experience and to provide a low barrier to entry to getting started with CBWIRE.

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ColdBox 7.0.0 Released

Esme Acevedo |  May 16, 2023

Introducing ColdBox 7: Revolutionizing Web Development with Cutting-Edge Features and Unparalleled Performance

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of ColdBox 7, the latest version of the acclaimed web development HMVC framework for ColdFusion (CFML). ColdBox 7 introduces groundbreaking features and advancements, elevating the development experience to new heights and empowering developers to create exceptional web applications and APIs.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern web development, ColdBox 7 boasts a range of powerful features that streamline the development process and enhance productivity. With its robust HMVC architecture and developer-friendly tools, ColdBox 7 enables developers to deliver high-performance, scalable, and maintainable web applications and APIs with ease.

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TestBox v5.0.0 Released!

Luis Majano |  May 11, 2023

We are excited to announced the release of Testbox version 5, which brings a host of new features and improvements for developers. TestBox is a powerful and flexible tool that helps developers write comprehensive BDD/TDD tests for their applications, ensuring code quality and reducing the likelihood of bugs and errors. With TestBox v5, developers can take advantage of new features such as batch code coverage testing, improved reporting capabilities, method spies, and better integration with other tools in the Ortus suite.

These new features make TestBox even more versatile and user-friendly, and provide developers with a powerful tool for building high-quality, reliable applications.

 
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TestBox CLI 1.x Released

Luis Majano |  May 05, 2023

 

We're excited to unveil our latest **TestBox CLI ** tool! This robust command-line interface is specifically crafted to assist developers in streamlining their workflows and enhancing their TestBox BDD/TDD development process. Boasting an intuitive syntax and potent functionalities, the TestBox CLI tool empowers developers to create, test, and generate reports on their ColdFusion (CFML) application

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