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Maria Jose Herrera | September 18, 2024
Introducing numeric placeholders in BoxLang source!

Introducing Numeric Placeholders in BoxLang

We're excited to announce a new addition to our BoxLang parser—a feature that draws inspiration from several other languages but fits naturally within BoxLang. The conversation around which features from other languages m

BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 14 Launched

Luis Majano |  September 13, 2024

In this release, we are excited to introduce several new features and enhancements aimed at improving functionality and user experience. These updates include the creation of immutable query types, new server keys to aid on CLI tooling, and methods to identify runtime initiation modes.

Additionally, we've added an event announcement for dump rendering to enable better integration with external listeners. Read on to learn more about these features and how they can benefit your workflow.

Code Strong!

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Are you attending Adobe CFSummit 2024?

Maria Jose Herrera |  September 10, 2024

If you are attending the Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2024, this is what you need to know: As always, Ortus Solutions will be sponsoring this years event as Silver Sponsors, we are excited to meet all the new attendees and old friends of the community of Coldfusion developers

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New BoxLang Feature: Functional binding to member methods

Maria Jose Herrera |  September 09, 2024

We’re excited to unveil a new feature that makes method referencing in BoxLang even smoother. Building on our recent update introducing functional static binding to built-in functions, we're now bringing the same ease to member methods.

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The Ortus Labor Day Deals have arrived!

Cristobal Escobar |  September 06, 2024

Get ready for the Ortus Labor Day Deals! It's your chance to enhance your development experience, no matter if you're an experienced developer, a tech enthusiast, or someone in search of top-notch projects. Ortus has an array of special offers waiting for you. Prepare for amazing discounts!

Let's not waste any time and jump right into our Labor Day deals!

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BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 13 Launched

Luis Majano |  September 06, 2024

This release introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the usability and functionality of BoxLang. We have closed a tremendous amounts of bugs on this release in order to bring more compatibility and stability to BoxLang. We have also started to introduce performance enhancements and more innovations as we progress towards final release. Enjoy!

What is BoxLang?

BoxLang is a modern dynamic JVM language that can be deployed on multiple runtimes: operating system (Windows/Mac/*nix/Embedded), web server, lambda, iOS, android, web assembly, and more. BoxLang combines many features from different progr

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Choosing the right ColdFusion Hosting Solution for your needs

Cristobal Escobar |  September 05, 2024

For ColdFusion and CFML CTOs, CIOs, IT Managers and Development Team Leaders, selecting the right hosting partner is paramount. Your hosting solution should be reliable, efficient, and tailored to the specific demands of ColdFusion environments. Unfortunately, many developers and businesses struggle with hosting services that lack the necessary support and optimization for their unique needs.

What to Look for in a ColdFusion Hosting Partner

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Sneak Peek: ColdBox REST API Workshop - Last 5 Tickets Left

Maria Jose Herrera |  September 04, 2024

Only 5 tickets left! Don't miss your chance to elevate your skills at our exclusive 2-day workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, just before Adobe CFSummit 2024! This hands-on workshop is your gateway to mastering modern REST API development using ColdBox and other cutting-edge tools. Secure your spot now and take your development skills to the next level!

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High Precision math and “Big Numbers” in BoxLang 

Maria Jose Herrera |  September 03, 2024

In our latest BoxLang beta, we've rolled out some exciting new features designed to make BoxLang work more naturally out-of-the-box, particularly when dealing with high precision and big numbers. But what does this mean for developers? Let's dive in!

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BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 12 Launched

Jon Clausen |  August 30, 2024

This update contains 9 improvements and 8 bug fixes. Thank you for your continued support and stay tuned for more exciting developments!

What is BoxLang?

BoxLang is a modern dynamic JVM language that can be deployed on multiple runtimes: operating system (Windows/Mac/*nix/Embedded), web server, lambda, iOS, android, web assembly, and more. BoxLang combines many features from different progr

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