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Ortus August Newsletter 2024

Maria Jose Herrera August 30, 2024

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Maria Jose Herrera

August 30, 2024

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Monthly Ortus Recap: Updates and News!

Welcome to our latest recap of all the exciting happenings from Ortus Solutions! This post covers a variety of announcements, from conference updates to new training opportunities, product launches, and more. Let’s dive into the details and ensure you’re up to speed!

Product News and Updates


  • BoxLang Updates and News | August Newsletter 2024

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. Read More


  • Unlock the Power of REST APIs with ColdBox

Are you finding it hard to build REST APIs? ColdBox provides a comprehensive framework for building robust REST APIs for more than 10 years now. It includes everything you need, from routing and headers to basic authentication and data handling. With ColdBox, you can quickly set up your API and deliver high-quality web services. Read more


  • ColdBox REST APIs: A Deep Dive into Routing!

Routing is a crucial aspect of building REST APIs. It defines how your application responds to different HTTP requests and ensures that each endpoint is handled correctly. Effective routing allows you to manage how data is accessed, manipulated, and presented, making it an essential skill for developers working with RESTful services. Read More


  • ColdBox REST API Caching

Caching is a powerful technique to boost the performance of your REST API. By reducing server load and speeding up response times, caching enhances the efficiency and scalability of your API. ColdBox offers advanced caching capabilities to optimize your API's performance.

ColdBox comes bundled with the CacheBox framework. CacheBox is an enterprise cache and cache aggregator where you can aggregate different caching engines or types of the same engine into one umbrella. Read More


  • Mastering Data Handling in ColdBox REST APIs

Data handling is a cornerstone of any REST API. It encompasses receiving requests, processing data, and returning appropriate responses. Effective data handling ensures your API can efficiently manage various data types and communicate results to clients. ColdBox simplifies this process with powerful built-in features that streamline data handling and enhance your API’s performance. Read More


  • Security best practices for ColdBox REST API

Security is critical in any REST API. A well-secured API safeguards your data and ensures the integrity of your application. Implementing robust security measures prevents unauthorized access and protects sensitive information from threats. Read More


  • Believe it or not, There are still CFML and ColdFusion Developers who aren’t using CommandBox Yet!

CommandBox has become a game-changer for many developers in the world of CFML and ColdFusion development. But, surprisingly, there are still developers who haven’t embraced this powerful tool yet. If you’re one of them—or even if you’re just curious about what CommandBox can do for you—here are the top 10 reasons why you should start using CommandBox today! Read More

Important Blog posts and Announcements


Maximizing Productivity with Expert ColdFusion Support and Mentoring

Expert support refers to professional assistance from seasoned ColdFusion and CFML developers who can quickly resolve issues, offer best practices, and provide tailored solutions. Mentoring involves experienced developers guiding less experienced team members, enhancing their skills, knowledge, and confidence through direct feedback and hands-on learning.

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Into the Box 2025, Call for Speakers is now Open!

Contribute to Shape a Dynamic Future for Modern Developers! We’re excited to invite you to share your knowledge and insights at Into the Box 2025: The Future is Dynamic for Modern Web Developers! The deadline is midnight on November 1, 2024. We encourage everyone to submit up-to-date and trendy topics like Modern CFML tools, BoxLang, AI, Frameworks, Open Source Libraries, Modern Web Development Trends, Cybersecurity, etc.

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Upcoming Events and Trainings


New Call: ColdBox From Zero to Hero - Round 3

Did you miss our last event? We got you covered!

Join us for the third round of our popular "ColdBox From Zero To Hero" workshop! Whether you're new to ColdBox or looking to sharpen your skills, this 2-day intensive workshop will guide you through the latest version of the most popular CFML MVC framework, ColdBox 7.

  • Format: Online Live Event Via Zoom
  • Speaker: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
  • Date: September 12th - 13th, 2024

Register


Building a REST API for the Modern Developer!

Get ready to elevate your skills at our exclusive 2-day workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, just before the Adobe CFSummit 2024! This hands-on workshop is your gateway to mastering modern REST API development using ColdBox and other modern tools.

  • Date: September 28th-29th, 2024
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Instructor: Luis Majano - Creator of ColdBox and Ortus Solutions CEO
  • Note: Event is being held right Before Adobe CFSummit 2024!

Last Days of Early Bird Pricing, get your tickets now and save your spot, we have just 8 more seats available!


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Into the Box 2025

The Future is Dynamic, and we are ready to Guide you Through It!

Ortus Solutions is thrilled to announce the release of blind tickets for Into the Box 2025, the premier event for web developers. This year's conference promises to be a game-changer, especially with the unveiling of our groundbreaking new product, BoxLang. Our team is working hard to get all modern CFML developers amazing tools and software features to improve their productivity.


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