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  • 2024-05-28 Weekly News ā€” Episode 216

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Djeas-Lw3XU?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2025 in Washington DC https://t.co/cFLDUJZEyMApril 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 - Washington, DCLike and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (Magnificent)
    We have 50 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    BoxLang ā€” Dynamic : Modular : Productive

    https://boxlang.io/
    https://boxlang.ortusbooks.com/


    New Releases and Updates

    Galaxie Blog 3.57
    https://www.gregoryalexander.com/blog/2024/5/22/galaxie-blog-357-is-released


    ITB Releases

    ITB Highlights

    Keynote Day 1

    BoxLang released!Modern Dynamic LanguageJava InteropPure Functions + Immutable ClassesMulti-Runtime ArchitectureMulti-Parsers : BoxLang + CFML + ???Event-Driven LanguageEnterprise Caching Engine & AggregatorScheduling & Task FrameworkTested & DocumentedToolingBoxLang IDE (VS Code Extension)CLIDebuggerModulesWeb Applications - HTTP Request/Response DataTasks and Queues - Watchers, Event Handling, AsyncLambda and CLI - fast start and blazing speeds!iOS/Android - Low resource footprint, event handlingWeb Assembly - Transpilation and Sandboxingboxlang.ioHas installersboxlang.ortusbooks.comTry.boxlang.ioAWS Lambda RuntimeProfessional Open SourceVisionary Licenses


    Keynote Day 2

    ColdBox 8.x Beta in 2024, release in 2025New cbDebugger (thanks Scott Steinbeck)ContentBox 7 Beta in 2024, release in 2025CommandBoxCommandBox ProMultisite Support (donā€™t need pro for this actually)Windows InstallerUpdated Docker ImagesNew Iron Bank imagescbWire v4 launchedModulesQB UpdatesQuick UpdatesHyper Updatescbq UpdatesVite pluginMegaphonecbSecurity Passkeys


    BoxLang

    Highlights:

    TryBoxLang

    Runs on AWS Lambda

    cbWire v4

    wire:navigateLazy LoadingTeleportExecute JavaScript from templatesStreaming responsesSmaller and faster!

    cbSecurity Passkeys

    Add Passkey support to your site that uses cbSecurityEasy to get started with and configurable to your needs

    cbq v3

    More stable, fewer bugs, and better docs


    Webinars, Meetups and Workshops

    Into the Box 2024, Day 1 & 2 Keynotes
    Into the Box 2024 Keynote Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M0IdUl7IWg
    Into the Box 2024 Keynote Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgQzgUPUtzk

    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    ITB 2024 videos coming soon for all attendees

    Conferences and Training

    CFCamp 2024

    Location: Munich, Freising, GermanyDates: June 13-14, 2024Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736705195927646236Facebook Link: https://t.co/YKU4dhuHEOhttps://www.cfcamp.org/ https://www.cfcamp.org/tickets.html Sessions announced: https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html


    CF Summit West in Las Vegas

    At Resorts World - New venue!!!
    Sep 30 - Oct 1st for the Conference
    Oct 2nd for the Certification

    https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/

    Pricing
    $99 for the Session Pass right now.
    Coupon code might be in your email if you are a previous attendee for even better pricing
    $199 for the Professional Pass - include Certification Training on the 2nd of Oct.
    https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/register/registration/select

    Call for Speakers is Open!!!
    https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/speaker-application/

    Accommodations

    Resorts World
    3000 S Las Vegas Blvd,
    Las Vegas, NV, United States, Nevada

    Looking for accommodations?

    We've secured exclusive, low room rates of $105 + taxes/day especially for our attendees! Easy and hassle-free booking is just a click away.

    Secure your spot now to make the most of your trip with comfortable and affordable accommodations

    Ortus - Workshop - TBA

    ITB 2025

    Location: Washington, DCDates: April 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 - Washington, DChttps://t.co/cFLDUJZEyM50% off blind tickets


    More conferences

    Need more conferences, this site has a huge list of conferences for almost any language/community.

  • 2024-04-30 Weekly News - Episode 215

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/qw3x1HcX6xE?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit East Event Date: April 24, 2024Hosted By: Adobe & CarahsoftLocation: Reston, VABuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/MAY 15th - 17th,2024 - Washington, DCLike and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (charming)

    We have 50 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    ICYMI ā€” CFCamp has announced the first batch of Sessions
    This year's programme was once again open for participation from the CFML and wider development communities. If you're interested in what the Call For Papers for CFCamp 2024 looked like - it's still online on papercall.io (but now closed as of end of March 2024).

    So far, we have confirmed and announced 20 sessions. There are still a few more to come, stay tuned.

    The sessions will be assigned to slots and rooms a bit closer to the event.
    https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html


    New Releases and Updates

    ICYMI - qb 9.8.2 ā€“ 9.10.0

    New addIndex method for adding indexes to existing tables New BindingsCommenter for SQL CommenterPerformance improvement for large recordsets (Thanks, John Whish!)

    https://qb.ortusbooks.com/whats-new

    ICYMI - Quick 8.0.3
    Support qb's SqlCommenter.
    https://quick.ortusbooks.com/whats-new

    ICYMI - Megaphone 1.0.3 ā€“ 1.0.4
    Bug fixes in the Slack Provider
    https://megaphone.ortusbooks.com/whats-new

    In Beta - cbq 3.0.0-beta.7

    More reliable Database ProviderKeep completed or failed database provider jobs around for debuggingWait for jobs to complete when reiniting or shutting down ColdBox (up to a timeout)

    https://cbq.ortusbooks.com/whats-new


    Webinars, Meetups and Workshops

    ICYMI ā€” CF Summit Online
    Charlie Arehart has provided all the links for this

    List of Sessions, Descriptions and Links: https://adobe-coldfusion-online-summit-2024.attendease.com/sessions-on-demand/
    Youtube Playlist of the Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3iywAijqFoXrJ7jHdw-A1vNl-JB-iDQ7


    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    An example of Dark mode implementation with tailwind csshttps://cfcasts.com/series/dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-css/videos/an-example-of-dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-cssvue-helpers - ForgeBox Module of the Week - 04/16/24 - Episode 214https://cfcasts.com/series/2024-2024-forgebox-module-of-the-week/videos/vue-helpers-forgebox-module-of-the-week-041624-episode-214Anima: Figma Design to Code | Front-End Coding Assistant - VSCode Hint Tip and Trick of the Week - 04/16/24 - Episode 214https://cfcasts.com/series/2024-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week/videos/anima:-figma-design-to-code-or-front-end-coding-assistant-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week-041624-episode-214


    Conferences and Training

    ITB 2024

    Location: Optica in Washington, DCDates: May 15-17, 2024https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-box-2024-the-new-era-of-modernization-tickets-663126347757Most sessions and workshops have been announced: https://www.intothebox.org/ We have 5, yes 5 SECRET SESSIONS - that you have to be there to see them.Hotel Options - https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/hotel-options-into-the-box-2024 Announcement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-set


    CFCamp 2024

    Location: Munich, Freising, GermanyDates: June 13-14, 2024Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736705195927646236Facebook Link: https://t.co/YKU4dhuHEOhttps://www.cfcamp.org/ https://www.cfcamp.org/tickets.html Sessions announced: https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html


    CF Summit West in Las Vegas

    At Resorts Worl...

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  • 2024-04-16 Weekly News ā€” Episode 214

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Djeas-Lw3XU?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBrad Wood - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit East Event Date: April 24, 2024Hosted By: Adobe & CarahsoftLocation: Reston, VABuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/MAY 15th - 17th,2024 - Washington, DCLike and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes

    Patreon Support (Humbling)

    We have 50 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    CFCamp has announced the first batch of Sessions

    This year's programme was once again open for participation from the CFML and wider development communities. If you're interested in what the Call For Papers for CFCamp 2024 looked like - it's still online on papercall.io (but now closed as of end of March 2024).

    So far, we have confirmed and announced 20 sessions. There are still a few more to come, stay tuned.

    The sessions will be assigned to slots and rooms a bit closer to the event.
    https://www.cfcamp.org/sessions.html

    Redis changed license - and spawned ValKey

    Redis, a tremendously popular tool for storing data in-memory rather than in a database, recently switched its licensing from an open source BSD license to both a Source Available License and a Server Side Public License (SSPL).

    The software project and company supporting it were fairly clear in why they did this. Redis CEO Rowan Trollope wrote on March 20 that while Redis and volunteers sponsored the bulk of the project's code development, "the majority of Redisā€™ commercial sales are channeled through the largest cloud service providers, who commoditize Redisā€™ investments and its open source community." Clarifying a bit, "cloud service providers hosting Redis offerings will no longer be permitted to use the source code of Redis free of charge."

    https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/redis-license-change-and-forking-are-a-mess-that-everybody-can-feel-bad-about/

    Vercel Releasing new Pricing July 21st

    Vercel pricing is going from golden to arm and a leg of gold.
    Look at using your own VPS and save $$$
    Example: https://x.com/themsaid/status/1776114395371684166


    New Releases and Updates


    ICYMI - Quick 7.4 ā€“ 8
    New hasManyDeep relationship and revamped hasManyThrough.
    Better performance, correct constraints, and increased readability.

    https://quick.ortusbooks.com/whats-new

    ICYMI - qb 9.8
    New withAlias function that will automatically rename fully qualified columns with the old name or alias.
    https://qb.ortusbooks.com/whats-new

    ICYMI - Megaphone 1.0.1
    Uses the default cbMailServices email provider and logs success and failure by default.
    https://megaphone.ortusbooks.com/whats-new


    Webinars, Meetups and Workshops

    CF Summit Online
    Charlie Arehart has provided all the links for this

    List of Sessions, Descriptions and Links: https://adobe-coldfusion-online-summit-2024.attendease.com/sessions-on-demand/
    Youtube Playlist of the Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3iywAijqFoXrJ7jHdw-A1vNl-JB-iDQ7

    ICYMI - Mid-Michigan CFUG - Charlie Arehart - What if no one is monitoring your DB server?
    April 9th
    Blog on the topic: https://www.carehart.org/blog/2024/4/9/presenting_on_db_monitoring
    Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu1ueRydgyM


    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Intro Dark mode implementation tailwindhttps://www.cfcasts.com/series/dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-css/videos/intro-dark-mode-implementation-tailwind-final-(1) Installation tailwindhttps://www.cfcasts.com/series/dark-mode-implementation-with-tailwind-css/videos/installation-tailwind-final-(2)What's New in the Ortus ORM Extension?https://www.cfcasts.com/series/ortus-bytes/videos/what's-new-in-the-ortus-orm-extension CBStorages - ForgeBox Module of the Week - 04/02/24 - Episode 213https://www.cfcasts.com/series/2024-2024-forgebox-module-of-the-week/videos/cbstorages-forgebox-module-of-the-week-040224-episode-213Rainglow Themes - VSCode Hint Tip and Trick of the Week - 04/02/24 - Episode 213https://www.cfcasts.com/series/2024-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week/videos/rainglow-themes-vscode-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week-040224-episode-213


    Conferences and Training

    CF Summit East - NEXT WEEK!!!!
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - FREE
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
    11493 Sunset Hills Road,
    Reston, VA 20190
    Registr...

  • 2024-04-02 Weekly News ā€” Episode 213

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Vg81ar7GfW4?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit East Event Date: April 24, 2024Hosted By: Adobe & CarahsoftLocation: Reston, VABuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/MAY 15th - 17th,2024 - Washington, DCLike and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (phenomenal)

    We have 46 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.

    News and Announcements

    CVE-2024-20767: Critical Adobe ColdFusion Flaw Exposes Sensitive Files, PoC Published

    Security researcher ma4ter has revealed details of a dangerous security vulnerability (CVE-2024-20767) in Adobe ColdFusion, also, another researcher published the proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code. This flaw originally reported to Adobe, could be exploited to read arbitrary files on an affected server, potentially exposing highly confidential information. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to sensitive files and perform arbitrary file system write. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

    Patch released on March 12, 2024.Only vulnerable if you had the Performance Monitoring Toolset enabled and accessible via /pms.


    https://securityonline.info/cve-2024-20767-critical-adobe-coldfusion-flaw-exposes-sensitive-files-poc-published/
    https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb24-14.html


    New Releases and Updates

    New Adobe Releases

    Key enhancements include:

    Scope Variable Changes: Enhanced functionality for optimized performance.CFDocument Updates: Upgrades for smoother document handling.Major Library Upgrades: Keeping your applicationā€™s backbone strong and secure.CKEditor Changes: Enhanced editing features for a better user experience.


    Versions:
    - 2021.0.13+330286
    - 2023.0.07+330663

    https://www.fusion-reactor.com/blog/adobe-coldfusion-important-upgrades-and-cf-summit-east-2024/

    https://twitter.com/bdw429s/status/1772726892296130810

    Quick 7.4 ā€“ 8
    New hasManyDeep relationship and revamped hasManyThrough.
    Better performance, correct constraints, and increased readability.

    https://quick.ortusbooks.com/whats-new

    qb 9.8
    New withAlias function that will automatically rename fully qualified columns with the old name or alias.
    https://qb.ortusbooks.com/whats-new

    Megaphone 1.0.1
    Uses the default cbMailServices email provider and logs success and failure by default.
    https://megaphone.ortusbooks.com/whats-new


    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Getting Started with Cloud Migrations by Daniel Garciahttps://cfcasts.com/series/ortus-bytes/videos/cloud-migrations-getting-startedWindows Terminal Enhancements using Oh My Posh by Jaime Ramirezhttps://cfcasts.com/series/ortus-bytes/videos/1-windows-terminal-enhancements-using-oh-my-posh



    Conferences and Training

    CF Summit East
    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
    11493 Sunset Hills Road,
    Reston, VA 20190
    Registration: https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/429564-adobe

    ACP Training prior to CF Summit East
    https://www.carahsoft.com/learn/event/50992-acp-adobe-coldfusion-at-adobe-cf-summit-east

    ColdBox 7 Workshop at Adobe CF Summit East 2024
    A Deep Dive into ColdBox 7.2
    Date: April 25th - 26th, 2024 | After Adobe CFSummit East
    Speakers: Luis Majano, creator of ColdBox
    Elevate Your CFML Development Skills!
    Master ColdBox 7.2 from the Ground Up in Our Workshop Following CFSummit East 2024
    Calling all CFML developers and enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to elevate your skills and empower you with ColdBox's latest updates and features. This two-day workshop is led by the creator of ColdBox, Luis Majano. You'll dive into ColdBox 7.2, exploring new features, updates, and fixes to build modern, high-quality projects.
    Whether you're a beginner looking to jumpstart your journey into the MVC ecosystem or an experienced developer seeking to refine your ColdBox skills, this workshop is designed to meet your needs. Get ready for an immersive experience that keeps you at the forefront of ColdBox development!
    Tickets are limited, get yours now and save with early bird pricing
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/a-deep-dive-into-coldbox-72

    ITB 2024

    Location: Optica in Washingto...
  • 2024-03-05 Weekly News ā€” Episode 212

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/Vg81ar7GfW4?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit EastBuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (phenomenal)

    We have 46 patreons:

    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.

    News and Announcements

    Whitehouse Mandate - Press Release: Future Software Should Be Memory Safe
    Leaders in Industry Support White House Call to Address Root Cause of Many of the Worst Cyber Attacks
    Today, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released a report calling on the technical community to proactively reduce the attack surface in cyberspace. ONCD makes the case that technology manufacturers can prevent entire classes of vulnerabilities from entering the digital ecosystem by adopting memory safe programming languages. ONCD is also encouraging the research community to address the problem of software measurability to enable the development of better diagnostics that measure cybersecurity quality.
    Full Report: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Final-ONCD-Technical-Report.pdf
    Blog Post: https://www.whitehouse.gov/oncd/briefing-room/2024/02/26/press-release-technical-report/

    Three Recent Lucee Vulnerabilities
    Last week, Harsh Jaiswal and Rahul Maini from ProjectDiscovery released some impressive security research on multiple vulnerabilities in Lucee (and Mura CMS and Masa CMS). Their blog post is a must-read, and I'm not going to rehash their steps from research to discovery to exploitation. Instead, I'm going to look at these vulnerabilities through a defensive lens.
    https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2024/02/thinking-defensively-about-three-recent.html

    One Reason Why Your ColdFusion Server May Still Be Vulnerable Even With the Latest Security Updates Installed
    Next Tuesday is Adobe Patch Tuesday. Will there be new ColdFusion security updates? I have no idea. But even if there are no new patches released, and your ColdFusion servers already have the latest updates installed, you may still be missing an important step in keeping them secure.
    https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2024/03/one-reason-why-your-coldfusion-server.html

    ICYMI : CF Summit East Announced
    Adobe and Carahsoft would like to officially invite you to our interactive Adobe ColdFusion Summit East 2024. This event is an unparalleled experience featuring a gathering of professionals, developers, and thought leaders in the dynamic realm of ColdFusion technology.
    https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/447476-xbyte

    Into The Box 2024, Third Wave of Sessions!
    Are you ready for what's in store? In this round of releases, we're excited to announce the addition of two mystery sessions presented by Ortus Solutions. These sessions are set to redefine how you approach CFML development, introducing key tools and surprises that will welcome a new era of modernization. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped with cutting-edge techniques that will elevate your projects to new heights.

    But that's not all! Our agenda is packed with diverse workshops and sessions meticulously curated to cater to developers of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your CFML journey, there's something for everyone at Into the Box 2024.
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/unveiling-the-future-of-cfml-development-3rd-round-of-sessions
    https://www.intothebox.org/


    New Releases and Updates

    CommandBox 6.0.0 Released!
    We are pleased to announce the release of CommandBox 6.0.0. This is a major release of our CLI, REPL, Package Manager, and CFML Server. It comes with some major new features for you to play with. And even better, CommandBox 6 should be 99% backwards compatible with CommandBox 5.9 so you can update and test it out today.
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-600-released

    Ortus Redis Extension v3.3.0 Released!
    We are very excited to bring you another release for our Redis Lucee Extension. The most significant feature in this release is the addition of the `` and `redisLock{}` tag, which allows you perform a lock across all instances in a cluster.
    Ortus Redis Extension v3.3.0 gives you greater control over concurrent modifications in a distributed environment, utilizing your distributed cache to prevent overlaps!
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/ortus-redis-extension-v330-released


    ICYMI - ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code - A new update is available!
    https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/coldfusion-builder-extension-for-visual-studio-code-a-new-update-is-available/m-p/14365891

    ICYMI - Hyper v7.3.0
    https://hyper.ortusbooks.com/whats-n...

  • 2024-02-06 Weekly News ā€” Episode 211

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/_Uo1izajUeM?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsEric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit EastBuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (skillful)

    We have 45 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    CF Summit East Announced
    Hey east coast Adobe #ColdFusion developers, get ready because #CFSummitEast2024 is coming in hot, on April 23rd-24th!
    This #FreeEvent brings together some of the most accomplished #CFML speakers in the world in a government, military and adjacent contractors focused #conference,in an intimate, small setting in Washington D.C..
    We are also once again offering an in-person training and certification opportunity to earn your Adobe Certified Professional: Adobe ColdFusion ($99).
    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/marktakata_coldfusion-cfsummiteast2024-freeevent-activity-7158533583014436864-u182

    Mark Takata at Adobe
    On LinkedIn earlier this week, Mark Takata said that he is both thrilled and humbled to announce that he had been promoted to Senior ColdFusion Technical Evangelist at Adobe!
    Congrats Mark!

    Second set of ITB Speakers & Sessions announced - more to come!!!
    Get ready for an innovative and exciting experience at the upcoming Into the Box 2024 conference, where we're changing venues and reshaping the essence of content delivery. Anticipate a surge of excitement with thrilling product updates and new releases. Join us from May 15th to 17th, 2024, in the dynamic city of Washington, DC, hosted at the cutting-edge Optica venue. Witness a conference that marks the dawn of a new modernization era, curated by the forward-thinking Ortus Solutions Team.

    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/into-the-box-2024-second-round-of-sessions-released

    https://www.intothebox.org/


    New Releases and Updates

    ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code - A new update is available!
    We are pleased to announce the availability of the updated ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code.
    Highlights of the release
    ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio code (update 2) (release date: January 16, 2024) contains dictionary support for the functions added in ColdFusion (2023 release), such as JWT, serialization, and XML. The update also contains a few bug fixes.
    https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/coldfusion-builder-extension-for-visual-studio-code-a-new-update-is-available/m-p/14365891

    Hyper v7.3.0
    Retrying Failed Requests
    You can now configure a HyperRequest to automatically retry failed requests. See the HyperRequest docs for details.

    Default User-Agent
    Hyper now sends a default User-Agent of HyperCFML/#versionNumber#.

    Reset Fake Request Counts and Sequences
    Hyper can now reset the fake request counts and sequences without losing the fake configuration using the resetFakes method.

    https://hyper.ortusbooks.com/whats-new#id-7.3.0

    Webinars, Meetups and Workshops

    ICYMI - Online CFMeetup - ā€œThe Many Capabilities of CF Package Management and cfpm" with Charlie Arehart #305
    Thursday, January 25, 2024
    9:00 AM PST
    You may or may not have heard that CF2021 added a new tool called cfpm, the ColdFusion Package Manager. It was introduced in CF2021, and while some are aware that it can help manage the new modular packages-based design of ColdFusion, many are unaware of the many features of this cfpm tool--and how this package management mechanism can be used to their advantage.
    In this talk, veteran CF troubleshooter Charlie Arehart will introduce the feature (CF's package-based design and the package manager), including identifying the way it can manage the packages used in a current CF instance as well as in automating creation of new instances. Perhaps most useful, we'll see how the tool offers a mechanism to SCAN your CFML code base to identify what packages you would need. We'll also see how the tool can help with updating CF, as well as managing the update download "repo". And speaking of updates, we'll discuss ways the cfpm/package mechanism has evolved in updates since the release of CF2021 and in CF2023.
    Meetup:https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/298727912/
    Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYTW7adg_Ao&list=PLG2EHzEbhy0-QirMKgSxhjkUyTSSTvHjL&index=1&pp=iAQB

    CF Hawaii - ColdBox Modules - Jon Clausen
    Feb 23rd - 12pm Hawaii Time
    https://cfml.slack.com/archives/C06TSRXCJ/p1706309775867449?thread_ts=1706236924.005739&cid=C06TSRXCJ


    Recent Releases
    Into the Box 2023 Videos are now available for all Paid Subscriptions https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023

    Coming Soon - After the break from Holidays
    Mastering CBWIRE v3 from Grant

    Conferences and Training

    Adobe ColdFusion Online Summit 2024
    Unleash the powe...

  • 2024-01-23 Weekly News ā€” Episode 210

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2-hjkIsSvg

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsEric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy workshop tickets to CF Summit EastBuy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes

    Patreon Support (staunch)

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    News and Announcements

    ColdBox 7 Workshop at Adobe CF Summit East 2024
    A Deep Dive into ColdBox 7.2 -
    Date: April 25th - 26th, 2024 | After Adobe CFSummit East
    Speakers: Luis Majano, creator of ColdBox
    Elevate Your CFML Development Skills!
    Master ColdBox 7.2 from the Ground Up in Our Workshop Following CFSummit East 2024
    Calling all CFML developers and enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to elevate your skills and empower you with ColdBox's latest updates and features. This two-day workshop is led by the creator of ColdBox, Luis Majano. You'll dive into ColdBox 7.2, exploring new features, updates, and fixes to build modern, high-quality projects.
    Whether you're a beginner looking to jumpstart your journey into the MVC ecosystem or an experienced developer seeking to refine your ColdBox skills, this workshop is designed to meet your needs. Get ready for an immersive experience that keeps you at the forefront of ColdBox development!
    Tickets are limited, get yours now and save with early bird pricing
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/a-deep-dive-into-coldbox-72

    ITB Workshops and Speakers announced - more to come!!!
    https://www.intothebox.org/

    CFCamp Call for Speakers is Open - CFP closes at March 17, 2024 23:30 UTC
    Last yearā€™s CFCamp 2023 was our first event after a forced-upon-us pandemic break and we were really happy how the conference was re-adopted by the community and that we were able to run in a reasonable and yet safe environment. Soā€¦.
    CFCamp is back for a 2024 edition.
    Would you like to meet the German and European CFML web developer communities, listen to expert speakers and find out all about the latest trends around CFML and associated technologies? Then join us at CFCamp 2024, Europeā€™s largest conference on CFML, Lucee, Adobe ColdFusion and associated technologies.

    Look at recommended topics - big variety

    https://www.papercall.io/cfcamp2024

    Ben Nadel Released his Book - Feature Flags Book - Transforming Your Product Development Workflow
    In my tenure as co-founder and principal engineer at InVision, I went from never having heard of "Feature Flags" (aka "feature toggles" aka "feature switches"); to seeing them become widely adopted by our engineering team; to witnessing a complete transformation with regard to how our company approached product development. For me, feature flags are as transformational as databasesā€”they are as important as both logs and metrics. I cannot imagine creating another product without them.

    I believe that I have a perspective worth sharing. I want to help people see the magic that I see. I want to help teams deliver value to their customers with love and empathy and without fear.

    https://featureflagsbook.com/

    New Releases and Updates

    ColdBox Debugger v4.2 - Unleashing a Wave of Debugging Power!
    In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, staying ahead requires cutting-edge tools. Enter ColdBox Debugger v4.2.0, the latest release that promises an action-packed experience with a plethora of features, improvements, and bug fixes. This update introduces the Hyper Collector, allowing you to track Hyper HTTP/S requests effortlessly with aggregated data on total time, slowest requests, grouping, and timelines. Lucee SQL Collector now enables profiling of SQL queries, providing valuable insights into your Lucee-powered applications. The addition of Heap Dump Support empowers users to generate Java heap dumps for offline analysis, ideal for debugging memory leaks and ensuring system stability. A revamped Request Dock and enhanced SQL/JSON formatting contribute to an improved user interface. Moreover, the ability to add timers manually and download heap dump snapshots adds versatility to your debugging toolkit.

    ColdBox Debugger v4.2.0 is not just an upgrade; it's a leap forward in simplifying the debugging process and enhancing overall development efficiency. Explore the new features and take your debugging game to new heights!
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/coldbox-debugger-v42-unleashing-a-wave-of-debugging-power


    CBWIRE 3.2 Released

    Hey there CBWIRE enthusiasts! šŸ‘‹ It's an exciting time in the world of ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML) development as CBWIRE 3.2 rolls out with some nifty new features that are set to make your development process smoother and more efficient. Let's dive right into the highlights of this latest release!
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/cbwire-32-released

    Webinars, Meetups and Workshops

    Online CFMeetup - The Many Capabilities of CF Package Management and cfpm" with Charlie Arehart #305
    Thursday, January 25, 2024
    9:00 AM PST
    You may or may not have heard that CF2021 added a new tool called cfpm, the ColdFusion Package Manager. It was introduced in CF2021, and while some are aware that it can help manage the new modular packages-based design of ColdFusion, many are unaware of the many features of this cfpm tool--and how this package management mechanism can be used to their advantage.

    In this talk, veteran CF troubleshooter Charlie Arehart will introduce ...

  • 2023-12-19 Weekly News ā€” Episode 209

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/BbBInJ9LgDo?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (Festive)

    We have 42 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.

    News and Announcements

    No new news

    New Releases and Updates

    ContentBox 6 Released
    Lots of great updates including improvements to the ContentBox CLI, upgraded to use ColdBox 7, now using cbSecurity 3 with more security features, content templates, domain aliases, migrations, and more!
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/contentbox-v60-released

    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    ICYMI - Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric Peterson
    InertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who donā€™t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully server-rendered app.
    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/297584413/
    Recording: https://hawaiicoldfusionusergroup.adobeconnect.com/pkc1egu6z131/

    Online CFMeetup - Installing CF2023: choices, challenges, and solutions with Charlie Arehart
    December 21st, 2023 at 12pm US Eastern Time
    If you'll be installing CF2023, there are some things to consider before or as you do. First, be aware that besides the traditional full installer there's the new "zip" install option (added in CF2021). What's that about, why might you want to use it--or not?

    Then there are some options and choices during installation--some new also with CF2021. Perhaps it's been a while since you've installed even previous CF versions. We'll cover some of the key options to consider (including license activation, package/module management, and more) as well as post-install steps including updating CF and the JVM, and migrating in CF Admin settings (including using the new CLI/json admin config tool, cfsetup).
    https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/298025246/

    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Into the Box 2023 Videos are now available for all Paid Subscriptions https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023

    Coming Soon

    Mastering CBWIRE v3 from Grant



    Conferences and Training

    ITB 2024

    Location: Optica in Washington, DCAnnouncement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-setDates: May 15-17, 2024Get Blind Tickets Now (through the end of the year): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-box-2024-the-new-era-of-modernization-tickets-663126347757Call for Speakers: CLOSED First batch of sessions and workshops being announced this week.

    Save the Date: CFCamp 2024

    Location: Munich, Freising, GermanyDates: June 13-14, 2024Call for Speakers: around mid-January (https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736851753260498946)Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736705195927646236Facebook Link: https://t.co/YKU4dhuHEO

    More conferences

    Need more conferences, this site has a huge list of conferences for almost any language/community.
    https://confs.tech/


    Blogs, Tweets, and Videos of the Week

    12/06/23 - Blog - Ben Nadel - Generating Pandoc Heading Identifiers In ColdFusion
    Over on my Feature Flags book website, I'm using my book's Markdown content to generate the HTML for the page. I then use jSoup to inject a table of contents (TOC); which requires that I insert an identifier into each header element. And, now that I'm trying to use Pandoc to generate an EPUB (digital book) version, I need to make sure that my ColdFusion-based header identifiers match the ones that Pandoc will generate in the final EPUB.
    https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4537-generating-pandoc-heading-identifiers-in-coldfusion.htm

    12/11/23 - Blog - Robert Zehnder - Bringing back commandbox-ssg
    Over the past few years, my focus has been largely on blog-related projects. My initial foray into the world of static site generators began with commandbox-jasper. This project laid the foundation for my current static site generator, aptly named commandbox-ssg. commandbox-ssg not only inherits a substantial portion of its codebase from Jasper, but it also boasts several refinements and a more descriptive name that better captures its functionality. The name Jasper, while a sentimental nod to my dog, didn't quite convey the tool's purpose.

    The transition of my development environment from MacOS to Windows, however, presented some unexpected challenges. It became apparent that my assumptions regarding file paths, which worked seamlessly on MacOS, were not compatible w...

  • 2023-12-05 Weekly News ā€” Episode 208

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/WHVwcHtf_gA?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support ()

    We have 42 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.

    News and Announcements

    Adobe ColdFusion flaw exploited in US government agency attacks
    Adobe released a security update for the vulnerability (CVE-2023-26360) that the attackers exploited in March this year. At that time, the vulnerability was already used in zero-day attacks.
    Following the FCEB agencyā€™s investigation, analysis of network logs confirmed the compromise of at least two public-facing servers within the environment between June and July 2023.
    https://stackdiary.com/adobe-coldfusion-flaw-exploited-in-us-government-agency-attacks/
    https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2023/12/05/cisa-releases-advisory-threat-actors-exploiting-cve-2023-26360-vulnerability-adobe-coldfusion

    CISA has issued an alert regarding multiple vulnerabilities impacting Adobe ColdFusion.
    CISA has issued an alert regarding multiple vulnerabilities impacting Adobe ColdFusion. The alert underscores that the exploitation of the vulnerabilities could grant threat actors control over affected systems, prompting organizations to take measures to protect their systems.

    Adobe ColdFusion serves as a rapid scripting environment for developing dynamic internet applications on both web and mobile platforms, utilizing ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML).

    The security update addresses a range of vulnerabilities, including critical, high, and medium severity issues. These vulnerabilities have the potential to enable threat actors to access specific endpoints or execute arbitrary code, without requiring user interaction.
    https://socradar.io/cisa-alert-serious-vulnerabilities-in-adobe-coldfusion-cve-2023-44350-cve-2023-44351-cve-2023-44353-and-more/


    Ben Nadel wrote a Book - Early Access: Feature Flags - From Concept To Cultural Revolution
    Almost 3-months ago, I announced that I was writing a book on Feature Flags. This morning, I'm thrilled to announce that I have an early access version available for purchase. This is a PDF version; and, the formatting is a bit rough around the edges. But, the content is all there. And, if you pick-up the book now (at a deep discount), you'll automatically get access to future versions.
    https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4531-early-access-feature-flags-from-concept-to-cultural-revolution.htm

    New Releases and Updates

    Update your servers with the below updates
    ICYMI - Adobe November Updates - Security Fixes
    Adobe for ColdFusion 2023 (update 6) and 2021 (update 12)
    Previous versions no longer receive security updates!!!

    CommandBox has already been updated


    Security updates available for Adobe ColdFusion | APSB23-52 - https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-52.html

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/now-live-adobe-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-november-security-updates/m-p/14233917#M196421

    Note: Reported WDDX related issues by some customers

    More details from Charlie Arehart: https://www.carehart.org/blog/2023/11/14/cf_security_updates_nov_2023#more

    ICYMI - ColdBox 7.2.0 Released

    Welcome to ColdBox 7.2.0, which packs a big punch on stability and tons of new features.
    Includes lots of updates for all the core products: ColdBox, WireBox, CacheBox, and LogBox.
    ColdBox, 10 new features, 6 improvements and 4 bug fixes
    LogBox has 3 new features, 4 improvements, 2 bug fixes and a task
    With WireBox including a new feature and CacheBox has an Improvement.
    https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/whats-new-with-7.2.0

    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    ColdFusion Security Training
    Writing Secure CFML with Pete Freitag
    A hands-on CFML / ColdFusion Security Training class for developers. Learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your ColdFusion / CFML applications.

    Where: Online
    When: Tuesday December 12, 2023 @ 11am-2pm EST & Wednesday December 13 @ 11am-2pm
    Price: $899 per student
    https://foundeo.com/consulting/coldfusion/security-training/

    The class will be recorded, so if you cannot attend it fully online you will have access to a recording.

    Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric Peterson
    December 15th
    InertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who donā€™t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully sever-rendered app.
    https://www.meetup.c...

  • 2023-11-21 Weekly News ā€” Episode 207

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/1aeDZ7q5Y2E?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2024 in Washington DC https://www.intothebox.org/Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



    Patreon Support (flabbergasting)

    We have 42 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    NCC Group - Technical Advisory: Adobe ColdFusion WDDX Deserialization Gadgets
    Adobe ColdFusion allows software developers to rapidly build web applications. Recently, a critical vulnerability was identified in the handling of Web Distributed Data eXchange (WDDX) requests to ColdFusion Markup (CFM) endpoints. Multiple patches were released by Adobe to resolve the vulnerability, and each has been given its own CVE and Adobe security update.
    https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/11/21/technical-advisory-adobe-coldfusion-wddx-deserialization-gadgets/

    Ortus End of the Year Sale is Finally Here!
    The much-anticipated Ortus End-of-the-Year Sale has arrived, and it's time to elevate your development experience! Whether you're a seasoned developer, a tech enthusiast, or someone on the lookout for top-notch projects, Ortus has something special in store for you. Brace yourself for incredible discounts across a wide array of products and services, including Ortus annual events, books, cutting-edge services, and more.
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/ortus-deals-are-finally-here

    New Releases and Updates

    Adobe November Updates - Security Fixes
    Adobe for ColdFusion 2023 (update 6) and 2021 (update 12)
    Previous versions no longer receive security updates!!!

    CommandBox has already been updated


    Security updates available for Adobe ColdFusion | APSB23-52 - https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-52.html

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/coldfusion-discussions/now-live-adobe-coldfusion-2023-and-2021-november-security-updates/m-p/14233917#M196421

    Note: Reported WDDX related issues by some customers

    More details from Charlie Arehart: https://www.carehart.org/blog/2023/11/14/cf_security_updates_nov_2023#more

    ICYMI - 10/23/2023- Added Java installers for Java 17.0.9, Java 11.0.21 & JDK/JRE 8u391

    10/10/2023- Refreshed the Server ZIP and GUI installers, Lockdown installer, and Add-on installer for ColdFusion (2023 release).

    https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-downloads.html#download0

    Avoid issues with Update thanks for Brian for this post: https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2023/10/coldfusion-connectors-and-cfadmin.html

    The new connectors in ColdFusion 2023 Update 5 and ColdFusion 2021 Update 11 perform the following actions:

    normalize the request URIblock any requests with .. in the URI path (which could be attempts to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities)block any requests in which the normalized URI path starts with a case-insensitive /CFIDE


    ColdBox 7.2.0 Released

    Welcome to ColdBox 7.2.0, which packs a big punch on stability and tons of new features.
    Includes lots of updates for all the core products: ColdBox, WireBox, CacheBox, and LogBox.
    ColdBox, 10 new features, 6 improvements and 4 bug fixes
    LogBox has 3 new features, 4 improvements, 2 bug fixes and a task
    With WireBox including a new feature and CacheBox has an Improvement.
    https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/readme/release-history/whats-new-with-7.2.0

    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    ICYMI - MMCFUG - How to containerize CFML apps for the cloud with Nick Kwiatkowski from Michigan State
    November 13th, 2023
    Nick Kwiatkowski from MSU Telecom is going to show us how to containerize CFML apps for the cloud at the next meeting of the Mid-Michigan tonight at 7 pm eastern time. Docker, Tanzu, Kubernetes and more.
    https://youtu.be/fYQ-BBKir7Q

    Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric Peterson
    November 24th
    InertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who donā€™t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully sever-rendered app.
    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294771761/

    ColdFusion Security Training
    Writing Secure CFML with Pete Freitag
    A hands-on CFML / ColdFusion Security Training class for developers. Learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your ColdFusion / CFML applications.

    Where: Online
    When: Tuesday December 12, 2023 @ 11am-2pmEST & Wednesday December 13 @ 11am-2pm
    Price: $899 per student
    https://foundeo.com/consulting/coldfusion/security-training/

    The class will be recorded, so if you cannot attend it fully online you will have access to a recording....

  • 2023-11-07 Weekly News ā€” Episode 206

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/dhMqARj9jrA?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



    Patreon Support (radical)

    We have 41 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    Adobe ColdFusion India Summit 2023
    December 2nd, 2023
    Register for Free
    Adobe Summit Returns to India for a Trailblazing Tech Encounter
    Meet coders from across the globe, learn from industry professionals, and get inspired to develop unique apps right in India!
    After four long years, Adobe ColdFusion Summit is finally making its triumphant return to the country. Join us in Bengaluru on December 2 for exciting sessions that explore Adobe ColdFusion like never before and also sneak a peek into what the future holds for ColdFusion!
    https://cf-indiasummit-2023.attendease.com/

    New Releases and Updates

    Adobe Updates

    10/23/2023- Added Java installers for Java 17.0.9, Java 11.0.21 & JDK/JRE 8u391

    10/10/2023- Refreshed the Server ZIP and GUI installers, Lockdown installer, and Add-on installer for ColdFusion (2023 release).

    https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-downloads.html#download0

    Avoid issues with Update thanks for Brian for this post: https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2023/10/coldfusion-connectors-and-cfadmin.html

    The new connectors in ColdFusion 2023 Update 5 and ColdFusion 2021 Update 11 perform the following actions:

    normalize the request URIblock any requests with .. in the URI path (which could be attempts to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities)block any requests in which the normalized URI path starts with a case-insensitive /CFIDE


    SAVE FOR FORGEBOX SECTION
    FORGEBOX v7.7 Released
    In the ever-evolving world of software development, staying at the forefront is essential. That's why we're thrilled to announce the release of ForgeBox 7.7, a significant update that promises to make your experience even better. This release brings a host of new features and enhancements that will empower developers like never before. Let's dive into what ForgeBox 7.7 has to offer.
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/forgebox-v77-released


    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric Peterson
    November 24th
    InertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who donā€™t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully sever-rendered app.
    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294771761/

    ColdFusion Security Training
    Writing Secure CFML with Pete Freitag
    A hands-on CFML / ColdFusion Security Training class for developers. Learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your ColdFusion / CFML applications.

    Where: Online
    When: Tuesday December 12, 2023 @ 11am-2pmEST & Wednesday December 13 @ 11am-2pm
    Price: $899 per student
    https://foundeo.com/consulting/coldfusion/security-training/

    The class will be recorded, so if you cannot attend it fully online you will have access to a recording.

    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Mastering CBWire ā€” How CBWIRE WorksPassing Parameters - https://cfcasts.com/series/mastering-cbwire-3/videos/4-mastering-cbwire-v3-passing-parameters-vfContact Form - Part 1 - https://cfcasts.com/series/mastering-cbwire-3/videos/5-mastering-cbwire-v3-contact-form-part-1-vf Into the Box 2023 Videos is available for purchase as an EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM package. https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 Subscribers will get access to premium packages after a 6 month exclusive window.Into the Box Attendees should have their coupon code in the email already!!!!

    Coming Soon

    ITB 2023 videos - will be open to all CFCasts Subscribers November 18th for Thanks Giving WeekColdBox Elixir from EricMastering CBWIRE v3 from Grant

    Conferences and Training

    Into the Box LATAM
    November 30th
    University of Business in El Salvador.
    https://latam.intothebox.org/

    Speakers and Schedules available

    Adobe ColdFusion India Summit 2023
    December 2nd, 2023
    Register for Free
    Location: Bengaluru, India
    https://cf-indiasummit-2023.attendease.com/

    ITB 2024

    Location: Optica in Washington, DCAnnouncement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-setDates: May 15-17, 2024Get Blind Tickets Now: https://www.e...
  • 2023-10-10 Weekly News ā€” Episode 205

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/_K0cN5cQ-rY?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia- Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.

    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



    Patreon Support (sensational)

    We have 38 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    Hacktoberfest is here!
    CELEBRATE OUR 10TH YEAR SUPPORTING OPEN SOURCE!
    This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hacktoberfest, and weā€™re calling on your support! Whether itā€™s your first time participatingā€”or your tenthā€”itā€™s almost time to hack out four pristine pull/merge requests as we continue our month of support for open source.

    Hacktoberfest has grown from 676 participants in 2014 to nearly 147,000 participants last year. To help ensure Hacktoberfest can be sustained for another decade, this year weā€™re moving away from a free t-shirt reward to a digital reward.

    All Ortus Repos will qualify, including our docs repos!

    Discord: https://discord.gg/hacktoberfest
    https://hacktoberfest.com/


    New Releases and Updates

    Adobe Updates

    10/10/2023- Refreshed the Server ZIP and GUI installers, Lockdown installer, and Add-on installer for ColdFusion (2023 release).

    https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-downloads.html#download0

    Lucee 5.4.3.11-RC is out

    This is a bug fix release addressing the all the regressions found in 5.4.3 (all the 5.4.4.x fixes are backported into this RC as well)

    Plan is for a quick RC, as people have been testing all the fixes along the way.

    Assuming there are no regressions found, we will be merging the private CVE branch back into the public branch a week after the stable release, so if you havenā€™t already upgraded to a CVE version, itā€™s time to update.

    LDEV-4480 - "." should not be accepted/converted as/to a number
    LDEV-4675 - admin Error: requested action doesn't exist
    LDEV-4676 - SerializeJSON() produces invalid JSON when serializing some CFC instances
    LDEV-4690 - admin: login prompt for every request
    LDEV-4691 - 5.4.3.2 QofQ rounds decimal column type to integer when joining
    LDEV-4693 - Integer BigDecimal values are converted to strings with trailing 0s
    LDEV-4695 - 5.4.3.2 QoQ incompatible data type with subquery IN operator

    https://dev.lucee.org/t/5-4-3-7-snapshot-ready-for-testing/13001

    CBWire 3.1 Released

    I'm very excited to announce the latest release of CBWIRE, version 3.1. This release contains a couple of bug fixes, but mostly new features that you can start using right away in your applications.

    `autoInjectAssets` configuration property`onUpdate` and `onUpdateProperty` Lifecycle hooksApplication Helpers available in Wire component templates.Unified component and templatesBug fixes


    There's lots packed into 3.1 and we highly recommend upgrading, even if it's just for the bug fixes.

    Enjoy and please let us know your thoughts on CBWIRE!

    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/cbwire-31-released


    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    ICYMI: OOP & ColdFusion
    Nolan Erck
    Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 12 PM HAST (Hawaii Standard Time)

    Object-Oriented Programming is a common term in programming languages. Itā€™s a vast concept but to sum it up in a single line, it is a set of concepts and techniques that make use of the ā€œobjectā€ construct, to write more reusable, maintainable, and organized code. Objects are implemented differently in every language. In ColdFusion, we have ColdFusion Components (CFCs) that can be instantiated to create objects.

    Anyone who has ever studied OOP must know that there are four main concepts, which are:

    AbstractionEncapsulationInheritancePolymorphism

    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294629892/

    Eric is doing a workshop on Inertia JS and cbInertia for Hawaii CFUG this month sometime.


    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Mastering CBWire ā€” How CBWIRE Workshttps://cfcasts.com/series/mastering-cbwire-3/videos/3-mastering-cbwire-v3-how-cbwire-works-vfInto the Box 2023 Videos is available for purchase as an EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM package. https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 Subscribers will get access to premium packages after a 6 month exclusive window.Into the Box Attendees should have their coupon code in the email already!!!!

    Coming Soon

    Mastering CBWIRE v3 from GrantColdBox Elixir from Eric


    Conferences and Training.

    CFSummit Recap

    Into the Box LATAM
    November 30th
    University of Business in El Salvador.
    https://latam.intothebox.org/

    Speakers and Schedules available

    ITB 2024

    Location: Optica in Washington, DCAnnouncement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-setDates: May 15-17, 2024Get Blind Tickets Now:
  • 2023-09-19 Weekly News ā€” Episode 204

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/QR78EAolYQo?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDan Card- Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a review AND WE WILL READ IT ON THE SHOWSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support

    We have 38 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    Sept 13th - Happy Programmers Day

    Hacktoberfest is coming
    CELEBRATE OUR 10TH YEAR SUPPORTING OPEN SOURCE!
    This year marks the 10th anniversary of Hacktoberfest, and weā€™re calling on your support! Whether itā€™s your first time participatingā€”or your tenthā€”itā€™s almost time to hack out four pristine pull/merge requests as we continue our month of support for open source.

    Hacktoberfest has grown from 676 participants in 2014 to nearly 147,000 participants last year. To help ensure Hacktoberfest can be sustained for another decade, this year weā€™re moving away from a free t-shirt reward to a digital reward.

    PREPTEMBER
    September is the perfect time to prepare for Hacktoberfest. Get a jump start by finding projects to contribute to, adding the ā€˜hacktoberfestā€™ tag to your projects, or familiarizing yourself with Git.


    Discord: https://discord.gg/hacktoberfest
    https://hacktoberfest.com/


    CFMLers get AWS Certified
    Daniel Garcia from Ortus, and a few other CFML Community members created a study group to complete the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification, the first on many AWS tracks.
    All of the group members who took the Certification exam passed, which is great for these developers, their employers, and the community.

    If you are considering a certification, create a study group with friends or community members, it helps with learning, accountability and itā€™s great to socialize with like minded people.

    https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs/AWS_certification_paths.pdf
    https://aws.amazon.com/certification/?nc2=sb_ce_co

    New Releases and Updates

    Lucee 5.4.3.7-Snapshot ready for Testing
    Hey everyone, we have a new 5.4.3.7-SNAPSHOT out which addresses all the known regressions with 5.4.3

    LDEV-4675 Admin: requested action doesnā€™t exist 1
    LDEV-3854 a fix for the pagePool locking problem 7
    LDEV-4480 ā€œ.ā€ should not be accepted/converted as/to a number 2
    LDEV-4676 SerializeJSON() produces invalid JSON when serializing some CFC instances 5
    Builds are up, including docker images, It would be great if people can test this out and let us know

    https://dev.lucee.org/t/5-4-3-7-snapshot-ready-for-testing/13001

    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    OOP & ColdFusion
    Nolan Erck
    Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 12 PM HAST (Hawaii Standard Time)

    Object-Oriented Programming is a common term in programming languages. Itā€™s a vast concept but to sum it up in a single line, it is a set of concepts and techniques that make use of the ā€œobjectā€ construct, to write more reusable, maintainable, and organized code. Objects are implemented differently in every language. In ColdFusion, we have ColdFusion Components (CFCs) that can be instantiated to create objects.

    Anyone who has ever studied OOP must know that there are four main concepts, which are:

    AbstractionEncapsulationInheritancePolymorphism


    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294629892/

    ICYMI - Hawaii CF User Group Meetup - Mark Takata on Graph QL & ColdFusion
    GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for fulfilling those queries with your existing data. GraphQL provides a complete and understandable description of the data in your API, gives clients the power to ask for exactly what they need and nothing more, makes it easier to evolve APIs over time, and enables powerful developer tools.
    https://hawaiicoldfusionusergroup.adobeconnect.com/p6cwiyco0hx7/

    ICYMI - Sac Interactive - Mark Takata - ColdFusion 2023 Modern CFML Development Ecosystem
    Join Mark Takata, Global Technical Evangelist for Adobe ColdFusion as he delves into all of the new incredible feature additions for ColdFusion 2023. We will discuss GraphQL, a variety of GCP native features (including storage, FireStore and Pub/Sub), JWT and security additions for single sign-on for the ColdFusion administrator. Both high level overview and code samples will be highlighted, and all code will be available on GitHub for download after the talk.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdRtN2YEUnE


    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Into the Box 2023 Videos is available for purchase as an EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM package. https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 Subscribers will get access to premium packages after a 6 month exclusive window.Into the Box Attendees should have their coupon code in the email already!!!!2023 ForgeBox Module of the Week Series - 1 new Video https://cfcasts.com/series/2023-forgebox-modules-of-the-week 2023 VS Code Hint tip and Trick of the Week Series - 1 new Video https://cfcasts.com/series/2023-vs-code-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week

    Coming Soon

    More ForgeBox and VS Code Podcast snippet videosMastering...
  • 2023-09-05 Weekly News ā€” Episode 203

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/2danPtv5b9Q?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



    Patreon Support (mind-boggling)

    We have 40 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    OOP & ColdFusion
    Nolan Erck
    Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 12 PM HAST (Hawaii Standard Time)

    Object-Oriented Programming is common term in programming language. Itā€™s a vast concept but to sum it up in a single line, it is a set of concepts and techniques that make use of the ā€œobjectā€ construct, to write more reusable, maintainable, and organized code. Objects are implemented differently in every language. In ColdFusion, we have ColdFusion Components (CFCs) that can be instantiated to create objects.

    Anyone who has ever studied OOP must know that there are four main concepts, which are:

    AbstractionEncapsulationInheritancePolymorphism


    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294629892/


    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Into the Box 2023 Videos is available for purchase as an EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM package. https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 Subscribers will get access to premium packages after a 6 month exclusive window.Into the Box Attendees should have their coupon code in the email already!!!!2023 ForgeBox Module of the Week Series - 1 new Video https://cfcasts.com/series/2023-forgebox-modules-of-the-week 2023 VS Code Hint tip and Trick of the Week Series - 1 new Video https://cfcasts.com/series/2023-vs-code-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week

    Coming Soon

    More ForgeBox and VS Code Podcast snippet videosColdBox Elixir from EricMastering CBWIRE v3 from Grant

    Conferences and Training

    Adobe CF Summit West
    Las Vegas 2-4th of October.
    Session passes @ $199
    Professional passes @ $299.
    Speakers have been announced - with some great sessions
    https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/

    Andy Bucklee will be there (David Wallace from The Office)

    STUDENTS can get a free pass if they are enrolled at tertiary level educational institutions

    Ortus CF Summit Training - ColdBox 7 Zero to Hero

    Date: October 4th - 5th, 2023 | Right after Adobe CFSummit, 2023
    Speakers: Luis Majano & Gavin Pickin
    Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
    Venue: Regus - Las Vegas - 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway Paradise #Suite 500 Las Vegas, NV 89169 United States
    Ticket Price

    Regular Price Tickets: $699 ā€” Only 3 left!25% Discount today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/659169262007/?discount=modernize

    Spotlight

    Less than 2 miles from the Mirage - 30 mins walkNext to Marriot hotel - 2 min walk1 mile to Top Golf - 20 min walk5 min walk to Fogo de ChĆ£o Brazilian Steakhouse5 min walk to starbucks5 min walk to Lo-los chicken and waffles

    WIN WIN WIN WIN
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-coldbox-from-zero-to-hero-tickets-659169262007?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Into the Box LATAM

    November 30th
    University of Business in El Salvador.
    https://latam.intothebox.org/

    ITB 2024

    Location: Optica in Washington, DCAnnouncement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-setDates: May 15-17, 2024Get Blind Tickets Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-box-2024-the-new-era-of-modernization-tickets-663126347757https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/call-for-speakers-into-the-box-2024-share-your-expertise


    More conferences

    Need more conferences, this site has a huge list of conferences for almost any language/community.

    https://confs.tech/

    Blogs, Tweets, and Videos of the Week

    08/28/2023 - Blog - Grant Copley - DataTable Example with CBWIRE

    Hey everyone,

    Iā€™ve been quiet lately but CBWIRE is still receiving many updates, and Iā€™m very excited about the road ahead. I wanted to share that Iā€™ve put together a fully functional DataTable implemented almost entirely in CFML using CBWIRE.

    The DataTable has the following features that were built from the ground up:

    Single CBWIRE Component ( wires/Datatable.cfm - provides all functionality )
    List NES games
    Set the number of games displayed per page
    Pagination
    Reset button to start over
    Click anywhere on the row to select a game
    Select all games listed
    Search field to match any column
    Sort columns by ascending or descending
    Select games by checkbox
    Shift+Click to select multiple games
    Favorite games(s) w/ confirmation
    The repo has everything you need, including an already-seeded Sqlite database with NES Game data. Just run a couple of commands ( noted in the README ) and give it a try. :smiley:

    Enjoy!

  • 2023-08-22 Weekly News - Episode 202

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/HJHCDA-UbV8?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (stupendous)

    We have 40 patreons:
    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    Exciting News! Only 3 Tickets Left for Our #ColdBox 7 Workshop!
    Luis Majano and Gavin Pickin will guide you through an incredible learning journey with insider tips and tricks. Hurry, Register now!

    https://twitter.com/ortussolutions/status/1692624601350643716
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-coldbox-from-zero-to-hero-tickets-659169262007?aff=oddtdtcreator

    Lucee Critical Security Alert, August 15th, 2023 - CVE-2023-38693
    (XXE [XML External Entity] vulnerabilities)
    The Lucee team received a responsible disclosure for a security vulnerability which affects all previous releases of Lucee.

    After reviewing the report and confirming the vulnerability, the Lucee team then conducted a further security review and found additional vulnerabilities which have been addressed as part of this security update.

    Latest Stable Releases
    5.4.3.2 (recommended)
    5.3.12.1

    Backported Stable Releases
    In addition, as we are aware that some Lucee users have not yet upgraded from older versions, we have also published Stable Releases for these older versions with the vulnerability.

    5.3.9.173
    5.3.8.237
    5.3.7.59

    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-critical-security-alert-august-15th-2023-cve-2023-38693/12893

    The agenda for Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2023 is live now!
    https://cfsummit.adobeevents.com/agenda/
    https://twitter.com/coldfusion/status/1693582117203030287

    New Releases and Updates

    CommandBox 5.9.1 Released!
    We are pleased to announce the general availability of CommandBox 5.9.1. This is a very small release with two changes.

    Update to Lucee 5.4.3.2
    Update bundled JRE to 11.0.20+8
    Note Lucee 5.4.3.2 contains critical security patches.

    The new Lucee version affects the core CLI runtime as well as the default server you get when running "server start" with no cfengine specified. Possible compatibility issues related to the major bump in Lucee version:

    This Lucee version does not include Hibernate, so the Ortus Hibernate extension is installed. We will stop doing this in 6.0This Lucee version has strict XML parsing settings on by default which may affect any servers you start which parse XML containing DTDs.


    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-591-released

    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group ā€” Graph QL & ColdFusion
    Speaker: Mark Takata

    Friday, August 25, 2023 @ 12 PM HAST (Hawaii Standard Time)

    GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for fulfilling those queries with your existing data. GraphQL provides a complete and understandable description of the data in your API, gives clients the power to ask for exactly what they need and nothing more, makes it easier to evolve APIs over time, and enables powerful developer tools.

    GraphQL is a query language for APIs and a runtime for executing those queries with your existing data. It provides a more efficient, powerful, and flexible alternative to REST.

    In ColdFusion 2023 we are providing a native method of consuming and sending data across GraphQL using GQL. This includes support for fragments, variables, aliases, queries, mutations, subscriptions and more.

    Also, this talk will go over on why to use Graph QL over REST APIs.

    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294631289/

    Adobe Upcoming Events

    Webinar - Road to Fortuna Series: Exploring the New Google Cloud Platform Features
    FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023
    10:00 AM PDT
    Online Event
    Mark Takata
    https://google-cloud-platform-adobe-coldfusion.meetus.adobeevents.com/

    During the Road to Fortuna Series: Exploring the New Google Cloud Platform Features webinar, Mark Takata will explore the new native hooks that Adobe ColdFusion is adding to work with the Google Cloud Platform. He will focus on features related to the GCP FireStore document database, Storage capabilities, and PubSub messaging features, providing attendees with valuable insights into how these features can be leveraged to optimize application development and delivery on the Google Cloud Platform. The session will be highly technical and will provide attendees with practical examples and use cases.

    CFCasts Content Updates

    https://www.cfcasts.com

    Recent Releases

    Into the Box 2023 Videos is available for purchase as an EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM package. https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 Subscribers will get access to premium packages after a 6 month exclusive window.Into the Box Attendees should have their coupon code in the email already!!!!2023 ForgeBox Module of the Week Series - 1 new Video https://cfcasts.com/series/2023-forgebox-modules-of-the-week 2023 VS Code Hint tip and Trick of the Week Series - 1 new Video https://cfcasts.com/series/2023-vs-code-hint-tip-and-trick-of-the-week ...
  • 2023-08-08 Weekly News - Episode 201

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/HJHCDA-UbV8?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes


    Patreon Support (Amazing)

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    https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions.


    News and Announcements

    Passing the Baton: Lucee 5.4 and Hibernate ORM
    As of Lucee 5.4.1.8, new Lucee builds will no longer bundle the (Lucee) Hibernate extension. This means that if you rely on Hibernate ORM in your CFML application, you will need to manually bundle the Hibernate extension into your Lucee server. Let's read on for more info.

    The News
    First, let's start with the official note from the Lucee 5.4.1.8 Stable Release notes (courtesy of Zac Spitzer):

    Lucee ORM is no longer being developed or bundled by the Lucee Team, Ortus have forked and taken over the development of ORM for Lucee, see Introducing: The Ortus ORM Extension.

    It seems that Lucee has made the decision to 1) trim the Lucee installation size by no longer bundling the Hibernate extension with new Lucee installations, and to 2) halt further development on the Lucee Hibernate extension. It is unclear whether "no longer being developed" is referring to new features only, or whether that includes bug fixes and security patches as well.

    This news means that Micha and the LAS team can focus on the Lucee server platform, bringing you speed and stability, while Ortus provides the Hibernate integration for a powerful database ORM layer.

    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/passing-the-baton-lucee-6-and-hibernate-orm

    New Releases and Updates

    ColdBox v7.1.0
    ColdBox 7.1 introduces several new features that expand the capabilities of the framework and facilitate better development practices:

    Scheduled Tasks Debugging
    You can now add a debug argument to your task definitions, and your console will add tons of debugging for your tasks:

    `task( name : "My Task", debug : true )`

    toRedirectTo() Matcher
    You can now use this matcher to test relocations in a nice fluent expectation:

    `expect( event ).toRedirectTo( "main.index" )`

    REST on{errorType}Exception() Convention
    Thanks to our very own Gavin Pickin you can now create exception handlers in your REST Handlers that follow the on{type}Exception() convention and you can listen to specific error type exceptions:

    `function onTypeMismatchException( event, rc, prc )`

    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/coldbox-710-released

    TestBox v5.2.0 and v5.3.0

    v5.2.0

    New Features

    Faster Performance with Updated MixerUtil
    TESTBOX-375
    Introduces enhancements to the MixerUtil module, resulting in faster performance during dynamic mixins and enhancing the flexibility of your test suites.

    More Control with bundlesPattern in TestBox Init
    TESTBOX-376
    Adds the bundlesPattern parameter to testbox.system.TestBox's init method. This new addition gives you greater control over defining the pattern for your test bundles, making test organization a breeze.

    Introducing TestBox Modules
    TESTBOX-377
    Brings a game-changing feature to TestBox - Modules support! Now you can create and utilize modules to extend TestBox's capabilities, opening up endless possibilities for tailored testing workflows. Check out our docs: https://testbox.ortusbooks.com/in-depth/modules

    Bug Fixes

    Query Compatibility in Expectation
    TESTBOX-346
    Addresses an issue where using expect(sut).toBeInstanceOf("something")) with a query could cause unexpected behavior. This has been resolved, ensuring a smoother testing experience with query objects.

    Improved cbstreams Functionality
    TESTBOX-374
    Fixes issues related to cbstreams outside of ColdBox, ensuring seamless functionality in various environments.

    Improvements

    Enhanced toBeInstanceOf() Handling
    TESTBOX-20
    Improves the handling of toBeInstanceOf() expectations for Java classes, making it even easier to write precise and robust tests for Java objects.

    v5.3.0

    New Features

    toBeIn() and toBeInWithCase() Expectations
    TESTBOX-379
    These new expectations allow you to verify the presence of a needle within a string or an array target. With the toBeIn() expectation, you can easily check if the expected needle exists in the target. Additionally, toBeInWithCase() performs a case-sensitive check for the needle in the target. These powerful expectations enhance your testing capabilities and streamline the validation of data within your tests.

    New Matchers and Assertions for String Start
    TESTBOX-380
    With these new matchers and assertions, namely toStartWith(), toStartWithCase(), startsWith(), and startsWithCase(), you can validate whether a string begins with an expected prefix. These matchers come with their appropriate negations, allowing you to easily test and verify the starting points of strings in your application.

    New Matchers and Assertions for String End
    TESTBOX-381
    TestBox v5.3 introduces powerful matchers for checking the end of strings. The new matchers include toEndWith(), toEndWithCase(), endsWith(), and endsWithCase(). These matchers enable you to confirm the presence of an expected suffix in a given string, making it convenient to test the endings of strings during your test suite executions.

    Bug Fixes

    onSpecError suiteSpecs Correction
    TESTBOX-378
    In previous versions, there was a minor issue with onSpecError, where the suiteSpecs attribute was mistakenly referred to as suiteStats. With TestBox v5.3, we have fixed this bug, and the attribute is now correctly recognized as suiteSpecs. This ensures that error reporting and handling in your test suites function as expected, providing you with accurate and helpful feedback during testing.

  • 2023-07-25 Weekly News - Episode 200

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/YFsWycHGHMo?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Luis Majano - CEO of Ortus SolutionsGavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBrad Wood - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsEric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions And others


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



    Patreon Support

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    News and Announcements

    Adobe updates back to back to back Updates for vulnerabilities

    ColdFusion (2023 release) Update 1, 2, and 3
    ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 7, 8 and 9
    ColdFusion (2018 release) Update 17, 18 and 19

    In these updates, weā€™ve fixed a few security bugs mentioned in the security bulletin, APSB23-40., APSB23-41, and APSB23-47.

    https://coldfusion.adobe.com/?p=32047
    https://coldfusion.adobe.com/?p=32026
    https://coldfusion.adobe.com/?p=32007

    All updates have been made to CommandBox images on ForgeBox.


    New Releases and Updates

    Lucee 5.4.2.17 Stable Release
    The Lucee team is proud to release our latest Stable Release. This release focusses on bug fixes and making Lucee more secure by default, the big change here is that XML XXE mitigations are now on by default. This release also solves a native QoQ bug.
    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-stable-release-5-4-2-17/12828

    Lucee 5.4.1.8 Stable Release notes: https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-5-4-1-8-stable-release/12778


    Lucee ZERO, a lighter Lucee Light (Lamba Friendly)

    Lucee Zero is a new smaller Lucee distribution without the admin or docs bundled.

    This reduces the jar size by about 2mb and avoids expanding them on install, which makes Lucee initial startup a lot faster, as there is less to deploy.

    Why an additional distribution?

    Firstly backwards compat with existing build pipelines, as you canā€™t build a full install by adding just extensions, the admin simply isnā€™t there with Lucee Zero.

    Secondly Lambas have some size limitations, you only have 50MB, when Lucee deploys, the .lco is extracted into lucee-server/patches and then the lucee-admin.lar and lucee-doc.lar are exracted out into lucee-server/context/context, plus inside the original lucee-zero.jar.

    So this new distribution saves roughly 6MB of disk space, as there ends up being three copies of these two .lar archives on the filesystem once deployed.

    When I run the local build for extensions, itā€™s about 6-7s faster (Lucee does deploy slower on windows than linux, so YMMV)

    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-zero-a-lighter-lucee-light-lamba-friendly/12749

    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops


    ICYMI - Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - Intro to ColdFusion 2023
    June 23rd, 2023
    Adobe ColdFusion 2023 is released today! Packed with cutting-edge features and enhanced performance, this release takes ColdFusion to new heights of innovation. Come see what's new in ColdFusion 2023 with Mark Takata of Adobe.
    Recording: https://hawaiicoldfusionusergroup.adobeconnect.com/pykivms4zclo/

    Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - CF Scheduled Tasks: more than you may know, and should
    Speaker: Charlie Arehart

    Friday July 28th, 2023 at 3pm PT

    If folks were asked to discuss CF scheduled tasks, I suspect most would feel "there's not much 'to say", but there really is a lot more to working with them simply "setting a given url to run on a given schedule" (did you know it could be a CFC, for instance?).

    There are both more features than most realize, as well as solutions to common problems people can face when running them, and a lot of myths regarding old limitations that have since been lifted. In this talk, veteran CF troubleshooter Charlie Arehart will address all these and more, starting with a focus on tools and techniques for solving common problems with them, then showing several ways to create them (yes, even more than just cfschedule and the CF Admin UI).

    He'll then review several features of using tasks that you may have missedā€”to include distinguishing which few are NOT available in CF Standard.

    He'll also discuss briefly the underlying quartz open source framework that powers them (and offers still more extensibility), as well as the underlying neo-cron.xml file and tips for protecting that, and he'll even identify ways to control/allow access to managing tasks that may surprise many. He'll conclude with alternatives when the base features don't suit you.

    https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294711603

    Adobe Upcoming Events

    Webinar- Road to Fortuna Series: New Administrator Features in Adobe ColdFusion 2023
    WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023
    10:00 AM PDT
    Online Event
    https://administrator-features-adobe-coldfusion.meetus.adobeevents.com/


    Adobe ColdFusion Workshop
    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023
    9:00 AM EDT
    Online Event
    https://adobecf-1day-workshop.meetus.adobeevents.com/


    Webinar - Road to Fortuna Series: Exploring the New Google Cloud Platform Features
    FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023
    10:00 AM PDT
    Online Event
    https://google-cloud-platform-adobe-coldfusion.meetus.adobeevents.com/


    CFCasts Content Updates

    ...

  • 2023-06-27 Weekly News - Episode 199

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/YhGqAVLYZk4?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBrad Wood - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



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    News and Announcements

    CFCamp was a blast

    Brad said: Back on US soil again, but still smiling from the wonderful experience at CFCamp. It was so good to be back in Germany and see my EU friends again in person. I'd say the first time back since Covid was a smashing success!

    Alex Well said: Back at home from my trip to 2023ā€˜s #CFCamp šŸ¤©
    Such an amazing event, such great talks, such an amazing community ā¤ļø
    Gives me again another reason why I simple LOVE #CFML !
    Shoutout to all people responsible and see you all next year šŸ¤ž

    @zackster
    explained that it is ā€œall Michaā€™s faultā€ so there you go. It all makes sense now šŸ˜ƒ
    @cf_camp
    #CFML #CFCamp

    Lots of Ben Nadel fan photos

    Check out #cfcamp for more pictures and feedback.
    Great job to Kai, Michi and the conference team - Maybe next year I will finally make it.

    Ortus ColdBox Roadshow

    Weā€™re making a big push in content, lots of blog posts dropping to give you the scoop on everything new in ColdBox 7.
    After weā€™re done with this roadshow, we have another one coming in July for CommandBox 5.x/Pro

    Daniel Garcia - 5 Benefits of Using ColdBox to Build Your REST API https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/5-benefits-of-using-coldbox-to-build-your-rest-api Grant Copley - ColdBox Application Templates https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/coldbox-application-templates Alan Quinlan - Async Your Future with ColdBox 7 https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/async-your-future-with-coldbox-7 Jon Clausen - Delegates - The Lightning of ( Coldbox 7 ) Empowerment Dropping today:


    Ortus 2 Day Training - ColdBox Zero to Hero

    Date: October 4th - 5th, 2023 | Right after Adobe CFSummit, 2023
    Speakers: Luis Majano & Gavin Pickin
    Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
    Venue: Regus - Las Vegas - 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway Paradise #Suite 500 Las Vegas, NV 89169 United States

    Ticket Price

    Early Bird Price: $499 (Available until August 18th, 2023)Regular Price Tickets: $699

    Spotlight

    Less than 2 miles from the Mirage - 30 mins walkNext to Marriot hotel - 2 min walk1 mile to Top Golf - 20 min walk5 min walk to Fogo de ChĆ£o Brazilian Steakhouse5 min walk to starbucks5 min walk to Lo-los chicken and waffles

    WIN WIN WIN WIN

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-coldbox-from-zero-to-hero-tickets-659169262007?aff=oddtdtcreator

    New Releases and Updates

    Lucee 5.4.0.80 Stable Release

    Just in time for CFCamp 2023, the Lucee team presents the first stable release in the 5.4 series.
    The main focus of this release was updating all the underlying java libraries to be CVE free.
    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-5-4-0-80-stable-release/12714

    Lucee 6.0.0.481-RC

    Tickets Since BETA 2
    LDEV-1856 1 - cfhttp charset is not working
    LDEV-4200 1 - unhide _internalRequest as internalRequest for 6.0
    LDEV-4478 1 - update hibernate extension dom4j lib due to CVEs
    LDEV-4515 - sessionCookie settings missing from getApplicationMetadata
    LDEV-4545 1 - Regression in precisionEvaluate between Lucee 5 & 6
    LDEV-4549 1 - disable processing requests during upgrade
    LDEV-4550 1 - Upgrading to v5.4.0.65 failed due to Felix installation
    LDEV-4556 - string lucee.runtime.exp.NativeException: lucee.runtime.type.dt.DateTimeImpl; local class incompatible:
    LDEV-4559 - When switch from multi mode to single web admin password is used
    LDEV-4562 - switching between multi and single does not replace the config object
    LDEV-4566 1 - cfadmin getResourceProviders crashes
    LDEV-4570 - Lucee admin shows blank page in 6.0.0.471-SNAPSHOT
    LDEV-4575 1 - Incomplete language resource Json files causes the Lucee admin to crash

    Previous Beta - https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-6-0-451-beta-2/12673
    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-6-0-0-481-release-candidate/12731


    ICYMI - ColdBox 6.9.0 Released
    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.
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/coldbox-690-released


    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    ICYMI - "OctoPerf: The Load Testing Tool for Modern Web Apps", Guillaume Betaillouloux
    Thursday June 15th at 12pm US Eastern Time, UTC-4:
    OctoPerf offers an integrated development Interface that you can use from any browser to execute load tests against your application. Find out how you can set up a full-blown test campaign with meaningful user journeys in under 20 minutes.
    https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/294018310/
    Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB0eFovLHNA

    ICYMI - Ortus June Webinar - Taming Time Series Data with StacheBox and the Elk...

  • 2023-06-13 Weekly News - Episode 198

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/r1L8Aec5-mk?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsGrant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



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    News and Announcements

    Ortus Training - ColdBox Zero to Hero
    October 4th and 5th
    Venue Confirmation in Progress - will be less than 2 miles from the Mirage.
    Registration will be open soon!

    CF Camp Pre Conference Workshop Discount
    We can offer a 30% discount by using the code "OrtusPre30".
    Thank you for your ongoing support!
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfcamp-pre-conference-workshops-by-ortus-solutions-tickets-641489421127


    New Releases and Updates

    ColdBox 6.9.0 Released
    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.
    https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/coldbox-690-released

    Lucee 6 Beta 2
    Following a long last few weeks of final development, testing and bug fixing, the Lucee team is really proud to present Lucee 6 BETA 2
    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-6-0-451-beta-2/12673


    Lucee 6.0 Launch at @cf_camp
    šŸŽ‰
    šŸš€ Get ready for the official release of Lucee 6.0 at CFCamp! Join us on June 22-23 in Munich, Germany. Save the date and mark your calendars! šŸ—“ļø
    https://t.co/uvY9t4Rhwh

    ICYMI - Lucee 5.4.0.77 RC 2 is out
    Remember - Luceeā€™s Minors include Breaking Changes
    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-5-4-0-77-rc-release-candidate-2/12678


    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    ICYMI - Online CF Meetup - "The Many Ways to Run CF (and Lucee)", with Charlie Arehart
    Thursday June 8th - 12pm US Eastern Time

    Depending on your experience you may tend to favor running CF and your CFML the way you've "always done it" (perhaps by installing CF, or perhaps via Commandbox). But did you know there are in fact several ways to deploy CF (or Lucee), including ways to run CFML without even needing to do that? In this session, veteran CF consultant Charlie Arehart will identify these, starting first with WHY it's useful to have different ways to be able to deploy CF/Lucee and CFML.

    Then he will discuss and demonstrate those several ways--whether you prefer to run CF on your own machine or another (whether hosted or in the cloud), to include even being able to run CFML WITHOUT need of CF (or Lucee) to be "installed" at all. He will cover such topics as installers (GUI and console-based), silent installation (and updates), Commandbox, WAR file deployment, container-based (Docker/Kubernetes) deployment, serverless deployment, as well as CLI-based execution of CFML, and execution via cffiddle and trycf, among others.

    Buckle up, buttercup, for a fast tour of this varied landscape.

    Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/293987033/
    Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tnd3RQZy0w


    "OctoPerf: The Load Testing Tool for Modern Web Apps", Guillaume Betaillouloux
    Thursday June 15th at 12pm US Eastern Time, UTC-4:
    OctoPerf offers an integrated development Interface that you can use from any browser to execute load tests against your application. Find out how you can set up a full-blown test campaign with meaningful user journeys in under 20 minutes.
    https://www.meetup.com/coldfusionmeetup/events/294018310/


    Ortus June Webinar - Taming Time Series Data with StacheBox and the Elk Stack
    Jun 16, 2023, 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
    Tired of combing through log files across different servers and/or containers to analyze problems and patterns? In this 1 hour webinar, we will show you how to leverage Logstash and the ELK ( Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana ) to consolidate, analyze and visualize your time series data. We'll take you through the process of automating Adobe Coldfusion, Lucee, Apache, NGINX, and IIS Logs into usable, searchable log data. We'll also demonstrate the power of StacheBox to help you troubleshoot, diagnose, and analyze your application exception data.
    Led by Jon Clausen
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIude2spz8rHNXbZTzqtWRu5Jf-ARjvLWws#/registration


    Adobe Upcoming Events

    Adobe ColdFusion Workshop
    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023
    9:00 AM CEST
    Online Event
    https://adobe-coldfusion-1day-workshop.meetus.adobeevents.com/

    Webinar - Adobe ColdFusion (2023 release) in Docker on Google Cloud Platform
    FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023
    10:00 AM PDT
    Online Event
    https://docker-gcp-coldfusion.meetus.adobeevents.com/

    Adobe ColdFusion Workshop
    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023
    9:00 AM EDT
    Online Event
    https://aodbe-coldfusion-1daytraining.meetus.adobeevents.com/

    Webinar- Road to Fortuna Series: New Administrator Features in Adobe ColdFusion 2023
    WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023
    10:00 AM PDT
    Online Event

  • 2023-06-06 Weekly News - Episode 197

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/EgfBsmtKEWc?feature=share

    Hosts:

    Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBrad Wood - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions


    Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions

    The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there.
    A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

    Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every weekBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortusā€™s Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes



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    Big thanks for Kevin Wright who just made a huge BUMP to their Patreon Pledge Amount


    News and Announcements

    Ortus Training - ColdBox Zero to Hero
    October 4th and 5th
    Venue Confirmation in Progress - will be less than 2 miles from the Mirage.
    Registration will be open soon!

    CF Camp Pre Conference Workshop Discount
    We can offer a 30% discount by using the code "OrtusPre30".
    Thank you for your ongoing support!
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfcamp-pre-conference-workshops-by-ortus-solutions-tickets-641489421127

    ICYMI - Into the Box - Recap
    ITB Recap Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVoIZkJd8HE


    New Releases and Updates

    Lucee 5.4.0.65 Release Candidate
    Remember - Luceeā€™s Minors are MAJOR releases

    The Lucee team is proud to present our next release candidate for the 5.x series.

    The 5.4 series bumps the minor version (from 5.3), as we had to update some of the underlying java libraries and extensions as the older versions have CVEs or are no longer maintained.

    All of the java libraries which have been updated in 6 have also been updated in 5.4, with the exception of hsqldb which in this RC is still 2.7.0

    This includes an important performance fix 7 with logging since 5.3.10.120 (fixed in 5.3.10.125)
    https://dev.lucee.org/t/lucee-5-4-0-65-release-candidate/12657


    CommandBox Next - Add Rewrite Map feature similar to Apache

    Add a new rewrite-map() handler which declares a named map, file it uses (absolute path), and case sensitivity flagAdd a new rewrite-map-exists() predicate just for the fun of it which will tell you if a given key exists in the map (apache doesn't have this)Add a new %{map:name-name:mapKey|defaultValue} exchange attribute which mostly follows Apache's syntax. The only limitation is nested exchange attributes must use [] instead of {} due to an Undertow parsing issue I reported to them yesterday).


    https://ortussolutions.atlassian.net/browse/COMMANDBOX-1592


    CommandBox - Have you say on MariaDB

    During my refactoring of Runwar/CommandBox I was looking at the little MariaDB4j integration that was built into runwar (added about 7 years ago in 2016). There were never first-class settings for it in CommandBox so you would have had to use the runwar.args setting to activate. It also required you to include the MariaDB4j jars yourself in the classpath. (Note this is separate from the MariaDB CommandBox module 4 Jan Janek made).
    The settings it supported were:

    enableportbase directorydata directorySQL file to import


    So my question is, does anyone use the built in MariaDB4j integration in Runwar? If I removed it, would anyone care? If I put in first-class settings and documented it, would people use it? Does it sound useful? Worthless?

    https://community.ortussolutions.com/t/mariadb4j-support-in-commandbox-runwar/9666

    ICYMI - Adobe ColdFusion 2023 released!!!!

    We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of Adobe ColdFusion 2023! Packed with cutting-edge features and enhanced performance, this release takes ColdFusion to new heights of innovation.

    Experience accelerated development, robust security measures, and seamless integration with modern technologies. From rapid application development to scalable enterprise solutions, Adobe ColdFusion empowers developers to build dynamic web applications with ease. Discover the limitless possibilities and stay ahead in the digital era.

    Upgrade to the latest version now and harness the true potential of ColdFusion. Elevate your coding experience with Adobe ColdFusion ā€“ the ultimate platform for unmatched productivity and success.

    LDAP and SAML integrationCentral Configuration ServerGraphQL clientHTML to PDFCloud ServicesJWT integration in CF


    Whats new - https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/using/whats-new.html

    https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2023/05/coldfusion2023-release/


    Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

    Online CF Meetup - "The Many Ways to Run CF (and Lucee)", with Charlie Arehart

    Thursday June 8th - 12pm US Eastern Time

    Depending on your experience you may tend to favor running CF and your CFML the way you've "always done it" (perhaps by installing CF, or perhaps via Commandbox). But did you know there are in fact several ways to deploy CF (or Lucee), including ways to run CFML without even needing to do that? In this session, veteran CF consultant Charlie Arehart will identify these, starting first with WHY it's useful to have different ways to be able to deploy CF/Lucee and CFML.

    Then he will discuss and demonstrate those several ways--whether you prefer to run CF on your own machine or another (whether hosted or in the cloud), to include even being able to run CFML WITHOUT need of CF (or Lucee) to be "installed" at all. He will cover such topics as installers (GUI and console-based), silent installation (and updates), Commandbox, WAR file deployment, container-based (Docker/Kubernetes) deployment, serverless deployment, as well as CLI-based execution of C...