August Updates & News - Monthly Recap!
Welcome to the August 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. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting with BoxLang, these updates will elevate your experience and help you build high-quality projects.
BoxLang Latest Beta Versions
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BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 8: We are pleased to announce the release of BoxLang 1.0.0-Beta 8! This is our eigth beta marker and we are excited to report that we are 100% tag compatible with Adobe/Lucee and 99% BIF compatible and much more. Read more
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BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 9: We are pleased to announce the release of BoxLang 1.0.0-Beta 9! BoxLang Betas are released weekly. This is our ninth marker and we are incredibly excited as we are coming close to our stable release. Read more
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BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 10: We are pleased to announce the release of BoxLang 1.0.0-Beta 10! BoxLang Betas are released weekly. This is our tenth marker and we are incredibly excited to bring you a very big release. and more, Enjoy!. Read more
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BoxLang 1.0.0 Beta 11: We have really kicked into gear with this release, tackling a whopping 26 tickets and delivering some of our most aggressive features to date. This update signifies a significant leap forward towards a stable release in the Fall. Read more
BoxLang News and Major Updates!
New BoxLang Fix: BoxLang BIFs Return Data
- Fixing the Array/Struct BIFs That Return ‘True’ for no reason
We’ve got an exciting update for you! In our upcoming beta release, we’re tackling an issue with certain Built-In Functions (BIFs) that return true instead of the original data structure. This change will make chaining operations easier and more intuitive.
New BoxLang Feature: Java Method References and Higher-Order Functions
- A Powerful addition to BoxLang’s Java interoperability!
We’ve added more goodies to our BoxLang Java interop: method references and higher-order functions. CFML has never let you do these things, making Java Interop feel like a second-class citizen. But with BoxLang, we’re elevating Java integration to a new level.
Auto-casting Java Functional Interfaces to BoxLang Functions
- Simplify Java Integration with Auto-Casting Functional Interfaces
We’ve got an exciting new feature to share that’s all about bridging the gap between Java and BoxLang, making your code even more versatile and dynamic. We’re thrilled to introduce auto-casting for Java functional interfaces to BoxLang functions. What does that mean? Simply put, you can now take a functional interface from Java and seamlessly use it as a BoxLang function.
Getting Started with BoxLang Runtimes!
- Getting Started with BoxLang Runtimes - Hosted by Charlie Arehart!
Did you miss our exciting live event on BoxLang Runtimes? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a full recap video now available on our YouTube channel and CFCast training platform. In this insightful session, hosted by the web development leader Charlie Arehart, we explored the future of development with BoxLang—a revolutionary new application server designed to optimize and transform your ColdFusion applications.
Member Methods for Java Streams in BoxLang
- Streamline Your Data Handling with New BoxLang Stream Collectors
BoxLang's all about enhancing your coding experience by making data manipulation smooth and intuitive. We've recently introduced some powerful new features that extend our support for Java Streams, giving you more flexibility and control over collecting and processing data.
BoxLang: Functional Binding to Member Methods
- Streamline your code with smooth method referencing!
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.
Community Valuable Content
Effortless Deployment: Launching Your BoxLang Miniserver!
- Written by Daniel Mejia | Web Development Manager at Psomas
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.
Seamless Integration: Using Couchbase with BoxLang
- Written by Curt Gratz | Co-Founder of Computer Know How
This post explores how to leverage the power of Couchbase, a NoSQL database, within your BoxLang applications. We’ll demonstrate the ease of utilizing existing Java libraries through BoxLang’s interoperability features.
BoxLang: How does it JSON?
- Written by Curt Gratz | Co-Founder of Computer Know How
When evaluating a new language, I like to ask myself, “How does it JSON?”. This post will be looking into this question for BoxLang. In case you haven’t seen it yet, BoxLang is a new JVM based language designed by our friend over at Ortus Solutions. We were part of the pre-release of the language here at CKH and have given it a test drive against a bunch of our CFML code.
Videos and BoxLang Details
Getting Started with BoxLang Runtimes!
- Getting Started with BoxLang Runtimes - Hosted by Charlie Arehart!
Did you miss our exciting live event on BoxLang Runtimes? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a full recap video now available on our YouTube channel and CFCast training platform. In this insightful session, hosted by the web development leader Charlie Arehart, we explored the future of development with BoxLang—a revolutionary new application server designed to optimize and transform your ColdFusion applications.
Is BoxLang the Same as Adobe ColdFusion or Lucee?
- Featuring Luis Majano, Brad Wood and Jon Clausen
Did you miss our exciting live event on BoxLang Runtimes? No worries! We’ve got you covered with a full recap video now available on our YouTube channel and CFCast training platform. In this insightful session, hosted by the web development leader Charlie Arehart, we explored the future of development with BoxLang—a revolutionary new application server designed to optimize and transform your ColdFusion applications.
BoxLang: Why Now and Why Ortus Solutions?
- Featuring Brad Wood, Grant Copley, Jacob Beers
In this video,our BoxLang Developers and Experts, answer why Ortus Solutions decided to build BoxLang and its relevance in today's world.
Discover how BoxLang is revolutionizing modern CFML and web development by enhancing performance, scalability, and developer productivity. Learn about the innovative features and seamless integration with existing CFML codebases that make BoxLang a game-changer. Join us to understand the vision behind BoxLang's development.
Why we decided to build BoxLang Now? - Ortus Solutions
- Featuring Luis Majano, Jon Clausen and Jorge Reyes
Discover the Future of Modern Development with BoxLang! In this video, we dive into a crucial question that resonates with our community of modern developers: Why BoxLang? Designed for those who are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation, BoxLang empowers you to modernize without limits. This new programming language offers the freedom to scale and support your projects like never before. Don't miss out on the chance to learn how BoxLang can revolutionize your development journey!
Last Chance to get your BoxLang Visionary License!
Next fall, BoxLang will reach its stable release! This milestone is monumental, and our Visionary Licenses will end with it. By securing yours now, you’re not just gaining access to cutting-edge technology—you’re investing in the future of development.
Here's what you’ll gain with a Visionary License
- Unleash Unlimited Potential: With a one-time purchase, you’ll unlock unlimited licenses for the next 10 years. Empower your entire team without per-server costs.
- Unrestricted Access: Enjoy unlimited servers, container nodes, and all modules. No limits, no barriers—just pure innovation.
- Continuous Innovation: Stay ahead with all future feature updates and patches. We keep improving so you can keep excelling.
- Dedicated Support Team: Receive expert assistance with 60 incidents per year, ensuring your development journey is always smooth.
- 5-Years of Support: Build with confidence, knowing you have long-term support to back you up every step of the way.
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