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Ortus October Newsletter 2024

Maria Jose Herrera November 01, 2024

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Maria Jose Herrera

November 01, 2024

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Ortus Monthly Newsletter – October Edition

Welcome to the October Ortus Newsletter! This month is packed with exciting content designed to boost your web development productivity, deepen your technical knowledge, and empower your development projects. We’ve packed this edition with cutting-edge news, insightful updates, and a lineup of valuable resources across our platforms.

Whether you’re curious about the latest BoxLang enhancements, eager to explore our ColdBox tips and tricks, or looking for tools to master Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in CFML, ColdFusion and Lucee Software development, there’s something here for everyone. Plus, don't miss our announcements for Into the Box 2025 and details on upcoming special deals!

Let’s dive in and shape a dynamic future together!

News, Updates and Latest Ortus Blog Posts

BoxLang Updates and News | October Newsletter 2024

Welcome to the October BoxLang Newsletter! This month brings exciting new features, key enhancements, and fresh integrations to boost your development experience. Dive in and see what's new!

Ortus Products and Services News

Check out our latest resources to boost your CFML and ColdBox projects! From mastering OOP to optimizing performance and simplifying integrations, we've got you covered. Dive in and level up your development!

  1. Master OOP: Dive into our comprehensive video series and elevate your CFML skills by mastering object-oriented programming principles. Learn more

  2. Real-Life Business Intelligence: Learn how to leverage real-time business intelligence to make data-driven decisions and keep your organization ahead. Learn more

  3. Introducing CBSSO: Simplify OAuth and SAML authentication for your ColdBox apps with CBSSO, our newest module designed to streamline secure access. Learn more

  4. WordPress Drama Holding You Back?: Tired of WordPress headaches? Discover a seamless alternative with ContentBox, our flexible and secure content management solution. Learn more

  5. ColdFusion Training Essentials: Find out why continuous training is critical for developers, with six key reasons to stay updated and enhance your ColdFusion skills. Learn more

  6. ColdFusion Performance: Optimize your ColdFusion applications using Ortus Solutions AMIs on AWS Marketplace for a fast, scalable, and efficient experience. Learn more

  7. Staff Augmentation: The Future of Web Development: Explore the benefits of staff augmentation and how it can future-proof your team, drive innovation, and accelerate projects. Learn more

  8. Future-Proof Your CFML Apps: Ensure the longevity and success of your ColdFusion apps with best practices and modern techniques to keep your codebase relevant and robust. Learn more

ColdBox Tips and Tricks

Welcome to our ColdBox Tips and Tricks section, where we share valuable insights to enhance your ColdBox development experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, these tips will help you streamline your workflows and leverage the full potential of ColdBox.

  1. ColdBox Free Tip 2: Fluent If Statements

    Discover how to simplify your conditional logic with fluent if statements, making your code cleaner and easier to read. Learn more

  2. ColdBox Free Tip 3: CommandBox ColdBox Commands

    Explore the powerful CommandBox commands available for ColdBox, allowing you to speed up your development process and manage your applications efficiently. Learn more

  3. ColdBox Free Tip 4: Using a Struct for Query Strings

    Learn how to use a struct for managing query strings effectively, providing a more organized and efficient way to handle parameters in your ColdBox applications. Learn more

Adobe ColdFusion Summit and CFML Past Events Recap

Catch up on the highlights from recent events in the ColdFusion and CFML community. We provide key takeaways and insights that showcase the latest advancements and discussions in our field.

  1. Adobe CFSummit 2024 Recap Dive into the key moments and highlights from the Adobe CFSummit 2024. This recap covers essential sessions, announcements, and the innovative discussions that shaped the event. Learn more

CFCast and Key Learning Tools for Up-to-Date CFML and ColdFusion Developers!

Explore the latest educational content available on CFCast designed to enhance your skills as a CFML and ColdFusion developer. Check out our newest videos that cover essential tools and features.

Ortus Bytes - CFCast Latest Content

  1. ContentBox Multi-site Basic Features

    Learn how to leverage the basic features of ContentBox's multi-site functionality to create and manage multiple sites seamlessly. Watch now

  2. Introducing CBSSO: Simplifying OAuth and SAML for ColdBox Applications

    Discover how CBSSO simplifies the integration of OAuth and SAML for ColdBox applications, enhancing security and user management. Watch now

  3. Introducing SocketBox

    Get an overview of SocketBox and how it can enhance real-time communication in your applications. Watch now

Latest Youtube and Podcast Updates and News!

Stay up-to-date with our latest YouTube videos and podcast episodes, featuring key insights and tutorials for CFML developers. Check out our recent content below!

CFSummit Recap

Watch our recap of the CFSummit 2024, where we share key highlights, insightful presentations, and the latest advancements in the CFML community.



Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in CFML


Introduction Get started with the basics of Object-Oriented Programming in CFML, exploring its fundamental concepts and benefits for developers.


Basics of OOP: Objects, Classes, Visibility, Relations, Communications Dive deeper into OOP as we discuss objects, classes, visibility, and the relationships between them to enhance your programming skills.


Why Use Components Discover the importance of using components in your applications, highlighting their advantages for code reusability and maintainability.


Creating and Instantiating Components Learn step-by-step how to create and instantiate components in CFML, providing a practical approach to enhance your development process.


Introducing CBSSO: Simplifying OAuth and SAML for ColdBox Applications Understand how CBSSO simplifies the implementation of OAuth and SAML in ColdBox applications, streamlining authentication processes.


New Podcast Edition Videos

Modernize or Die® - CFML News Edition - October 22nd, 2024 - Episode 221 Tune in to our latest episode for the most recent updates, news, and discussions in the CFML world, keeping you informed about the community's developments.


Modernize or Die® - CFML News Edition - October 8th, 2024 - Episode 220 In this episode, we cover the latest trends, insights, and events impacting the CFML landscape, ensuring you're always up-to-date.


Important Announcements

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 15th, 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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Ortus Thanks Giving Deals and Offers, Coming Soon!

Our Ortus Thanksgiving Deals are going to be announced on Monday! Get ready for all the fantastic deals that are coming your way! Don’t miss out on our exclusive Labor Day deals! Whether you're looking for training, tools, or products, we’ve got discounts you won’t want to pass up—New Promo and discounts every month. Stay tuned!

Register to never miss a CFML, ColdFusion, Lucee, BoxLang and overall Software development News and Updates at.


Upcoming Events and Trainings

  • 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.

Join the Ortus Community!

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Join us in exploring the future of web development with Ortus and our modern CFML tools.** Unlock your potential and be part of the next giant leap in the JVM ecosystem!**

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