2024-03-05 Weekly News — Episode 212

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

Hosts: 

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Daniel 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
• 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
  • 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
  • Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!
  • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
  • 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

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 — Episode 211

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

Hosts: 

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Eric 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 East
• 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
  • 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
  • Now on Amazon!
  • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
  • 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

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 - “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 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 — Episode 210

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

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Eric 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 East
• 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
  • 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
  • Now on Amazon!
  • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
  • 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

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 year’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. So….
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, Europe’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 databases—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! 👋 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 — Episode 209

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

Hosts: 

• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Daniel 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
  • 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
  • Now on Amazon!
  • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
  • 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 (Festive)

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News and Announcements

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

Save the Date: CFCamp 2024

• Location: Munich, Freising, Germany
• Dates: June 13-14, 2024
• Call for Speakers: around mid-January (https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736851753260498946)
• Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/cf_camp/status/1736705195927646236
• Facebook 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 — Episode 208

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

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Grant 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
• 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
• Now on Amazon!
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
• 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 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 agency’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 don’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 — Episode 207

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

• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Daniel 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
• 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
• Now on Amazon!
• https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
• 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 (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 URI
• block 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 don’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....

Each piece in Jack Storms’ newest line of sculptures begins with the artist’s unique and meticulously hand-crafted Infinity Core, boasting 30 times more intricacy and a mesmerizing sparkle that outshines anything you’ve seen before. Every facet reflects a world of colors, and each sculpture captures a symphony of light. 

Growing up in New Hampshire as a talented athlete and motivated student, Storms didn’t discover his passion for art until his twenties, at the end of which he earned his BA in art with a focus on studio production from Plymouth State University. During his junior year, the young artist began apprenticing at the studio of coldworking artist Toland Sand, who was combining lead crystal and dichroic glass via a cold-glass process. Eventually Storms became a strong enough sculptor to branch out on his own and in 2004 opened StormWorks Studio.

Storms’ unique cold-glass process can take up to 10 weeks. He begins at the heart of the design by creating a core of lead crystal which is cut, polished and laminated creating reflective mirrors. When wrapped in optical glass, the refraction of light as it passes through the glass art creates rainbows of hypnotic color. The process requires repetitive cutting, grinding and polishing, and relies upon Fibonacci’s theory of natural mathematics found in nature. 

States Storms: “Natural beauty is created, not manufactured. From the repetition of florets in a flower to the scales of a pineapple’s skin, Fibonacci numbers are found in the pattern of growth of every living thing in nature.” 

Both challenged and inspired by the notion that his artistic goals were impossible, early on Storms invented a cold-working lathe uniquely suited to his process. His invention offered the artist the ability to turn glass and sculpt shapes with curves and details like one would produce from a wooden medium. Early memories of studying his father’s craftsmanship on a wood lathe provided him with the blueprint for his vision. Pioneering new trails in the world of fine art has always motivated Storms. 

Seen by the world in multiple viral videos featuring his kaleidoscopic and prismatic cold-fusion glass sculptures, Storms’ pieces have also been featured in Marvel’s film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1, and the artist created a life-sized bat to commemorate Derek Jeter’s 3000th Hit. Storms’ laborious process of repetitive cutting, grinding and polishing requires intense passion and rigid self-discipline, resulting in his signature works of contemporary glass art.

Currently, Storms is developing new designs for wearable art. These wearable sculpture designs follow the same creative process and spirit as the artist’s larger, more dynamic sculptures. He says: “My design philosophy revolves around creating something that fosters a closer connection with people. I want people to have a personal item they can take with them and truly fall in love with.  I believe the future holds great promise for wearable art, and I anticipate seeing its prevalence grow in the coming years.”

Go to https://jackstorms.com?bg_ref=y1fqAS0f55for 10 percent off your Jack Storms artwork purchase! Use coupon code GLASS10.

2023-11-07 Weekly News — Episode 206

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

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Grant 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
  • 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
  • Now on Amazon!
    • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
• 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 (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 URI
• block 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 don’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 — How CBWIRE Works
• Passing Parameters - https://cfcasts.com/series/mastering-cbwire-3/videos/4-mastering-cbwire-v3-passing-parameters-vf
• Contact 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 Week
• ColdBox Elixir from Eric
• Mastering 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, DC
• Announcement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-set
• Dates: May 15-17, 2024
• Get Blind Tickets Now: https://www.e...

2023-10-10 Weekly News — Episode 205

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

Hosts: 

• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Daniel 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
  • 102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)
    • Now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
  • 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 (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 we’re calling on your support! Whether it’s your first time participating—or your tenth—it’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 we’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 haven’t already upgraded to a CVE version, it’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 hooks
• Application Helpers available in Wire component templates.
• Unified component and templates
• Bug 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. It’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 “object” 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:

• Abstraction
• Encapsulation
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism

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 — How CBWIRE Works
• https://cfcasts.com/series/mastering-cbwire-3/videos/3-mastering-cbwire-v3-how-cbwire-works-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

• Mastering CBWIRE v3 from Grant
• ColdBox 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, DC
• Announcement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-set
• Dates: May 15-17, 2024
• Get Blind Tickets Now:

2023-09-19 Weekly News — Episode 204

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

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Dan 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 Repos
  • Star 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 SHOW
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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

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 we’re calling on your support! Whether it’s your first time participating—or your tenth—it’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 we’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 ‘hacktoberfest’ 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 it’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 doesn’t exist 1
LDEV-3854 a fix for the pagePool locking problem 7
LDEV-4480 “.” 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. It’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 “object” 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:

• Abstraction
• Encapsulation
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism

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 videos
• Mastering...

2023-09-05 Weekly News — Episode 203

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

Hosts: 

• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Daniel 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 Repos
  • Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 (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. It’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 “object” 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:

• Abstraction
• Encapsulation
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism

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 videos
• ColdBox Elixir from Eric
• Mastering 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 — Only 3 left!
• 25% Discount today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/659169262007/?discount=modernize

Spotlight

• Less than 2 miles from the Mirage - 30 mins walk
• Next to Marriot hotel - 2 min walk
• 1 mile to Top Golf - 20 min walk
• 5 min walk to Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
• 5 min walk to starbucks
• 5 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, DC
• Announcement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-set
• Dates: May 15-17, 2024
• Get Blind Tickets Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-box-2024-the-new-era-of-modernization-tickets-663126347757
• https://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,

I’ve been quiet lately but CBWIRE is still receiving many updates, and I’m very excited about the road ahead. I wanted to share that I’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 Solutions
• Grant 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 Repos
  • Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 (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 6.0
• This 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 — 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 Solutions
• Daniel 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 Repos
• Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 (Amazing)

We have 40 patreons:
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 Solutions
• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Brad Wood - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Daniel 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 Repos
• Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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

We have 40 patreons:
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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, we’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 can’t build a full install by adding just extensions, the admin simply isn’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, it’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 missed—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 Solutions
• Brad 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 Repos
• Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 ()

We have 40 patreons:
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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 2023‘s #CFCamp 🤩
Such an amazing event, such great talks, such an amazing community ❤️
Gives me again another reason why I simple LOVE #CFML !
Shoutout to all people responsible and see you all next year 🤞

@zackster
explained that it is “all Micha’s fault” so there you go. It all makes sense now 😃
@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

We’re making a big push in content, lots of blog posts dropping to give you the scoop on everything new in ColdBox 7.
After we’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 walk
• Next to Marriot hotel - 2 min walk
• 1 mile to Top Golf - 20 min walk
• 5 min walk to Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
• 5 min walk to starbucks
• 5 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 Solutions
• Grant 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 Repos
  • Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 ()

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

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
🎉
🚀 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! 🗓️
https://t.co/uvY9t4Rhwh

ICYMI - Lucee 5.4.0.77 RC 2 is out
Remember - Lucee’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 Solutions
• Brad 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 Repos
  • Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 ()

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

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 - Lucee’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 flag
• Add 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:

• enable
• port
• base directory
• data directory
• SQL 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 – the ultimate platform for unmatched productivity and success.

• LDAP and SAML integration
• Central Configuration Server
• GraphQL client
• HTML to PDF
• Cloud Services
• JWT 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...

2023-05-23 Weekly News - Episode 196

Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/3F5all2U5Pk?feature=share
 
Hosts: 

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Dan 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 Repos
  • Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 (proficient)

We have 40 patreons:

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

News and Announcements

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 – the ultimate platform for unmatched productivity and success.

• LDAP and SAML integration
• Central Configuration Server
• GraphQL client
• HTML to PDF
• Cloud Services
• JWT integration in CF

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

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

ICYMI - Into the Box - Recap

• Keynote - Day 1 - https://t.co/42DozsZ0G9 
• Keynote - Day 2 - https://youtube.com/live/TOhOaNVy0dM
• Sessions
• Hands on
• Pre Conference
• Happy Box
• Hackathon

New Releases and Updates

Lots of Releases
 
So many - we are still waiting on the blogs and release notes for a lot of them, but ITB came with ColdBox7, CommandBox 5.9, Testbox 5, CBWire 3, Testbox CLI, Coldbox CLI, Quick, Qb, CBQ V1 and V2, cbDebugger 3, ContentBox 6
We will discuss some of them below

ColdBox 7 Released

ColdBox 7 has been released!  Install it via ForgeBox using `coldbox`.  Release at ITB 2023!

What’s New With ColdBox 7.0.0?

• Engine Support
• ColdBox CLI
• WireBox Updates
  • Transient Request Cache
  • Delegators
  • Property Observers
  • Lazy Properties
  • New `onInjectorMissingDependency` event
  • Population Enhancements (including mass assignment protection)
  • Hierarchical Injectors (for Module Dependencies)
• Module Config Object Override files
• App Mode Helpers
• `redirectBack` included as `back`
• `DateTimeHelper` component
• Whoops! Upgrades
• More data for development REST exception responses
• JSON Pretty Printing in LogBox Output
• Exception Pretty Printing in LogBox Output
• Combine `canXXX` checks with logging using callback functions
• `event.setRequestTimeout()` - useful for testing

https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/v/7.x/intro/release-history/whats-new-with-7.0.0

CBWIRE 3.0.0 Released

We are very excited to announce the release of version 3 of CBWIRE, our ColdBox module that makes building modern, reactive apps a breeze. This version brings with it a new component syntax, 19 enhancements and bug fixes, and improved documentation. Our biggest goal with this release was to improve the developer experience and to provide a low barrier to entry to getting started with CBWIRE.
https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/cbwire-300-released 

TestBox v5.0.0 Released!

We are excited to announce the release of TestBox version 5, which brings a host of new features and improvements for developers. TestBox is a powerful and flexible tool that helps developers write comprehensive BDD/TDD tests for their applications, ensuring code quality and reducing the likelihood of bugs and errors. With TestBox v5, developers can take advantage of new features such as batch code coverage testing, improved reporting capabilities, method spies, and better integration with other tools in the Ortus suite.

These new features make TestBox even more versatile and user-friendly, and provide developers with a powerful tool for building high-quality, reliable applications.

https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/testbox-v500-released

FusionReactor 10 released, May 18

If you're using FusionReactor, note that a new version 10 (10.0.0) released yesterday, May 18. While it's a new major release number, most of the items listed as new aren't really things that you will "see" as changed in the interface. I don't quite want to call it just "plumbing"--the folks had their reason to regard the new and changed features as warranting the major version number increase.
https://www.carehart.org/blog/2023/5/19/fusionreactor_10_0_released/
https://docs.fusion-reactor.com/release-notes/

ColdBox CLI 1.x Released

We are thrilled to announce the release of our new ColdBox CLI tool! This powerful command-line interface is designed to help developers streamline their workflows and simplify their ColdBox development experience. With its intuitive syntax and powerful capabilities, the ColdBox CLI tool allows developers to easily create, test, and deploy ColdBox applications with just a few simple commands. Whether you are a seasoned ColdBox developer or just getting started with this powerful framework, the ColdBox CLI tool is the perfect addition to y...

2023-05-9 Weekly News - Episode 195

Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/7ulzr2lkDRs?feature=share
 
Hosts: 

• Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Dan 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 Repos
  • Star 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
• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content every week
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’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 

OR — Join us for the 10th Into the Box - In person ONLY!!!
 
Patreon Support (stupendous)

We have 40 patreons:

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

News and Announcements

ICYMI - Into the Box - Hackathon added to Happy Box
During the first day of Into the Box Conference 2023; on May 18th, we're hosting a Happy Box Party where attendees can connect and network with one another. We're excited to announce that this year, we're introducing a new activity: a Hackathon team-up event! This hackathon is an excellent opportunity for tech enthusiasts to come together, collaborate, share their skills and knowledge, and work on innovative projects that tackle real-world problems. We hope you'll join us for this exciting time!

We are currently in the process of finalizing the topics for the hackathon and would love to hear your feedback. We want to make sure that the topics we select are relevant to the interests and expertise of our attendees, so please take a moment to let us know what topics you would be most interested in working on.
https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/what-would-you-like-to-hack-on-at-into-the-box-2023

 
New Releases and Updates

ColdBox 7 RC Released

ColdBox 7 RC has been released!  Install it via ForgeBox using `coldbox@be`.  Release at ITB 2023!

What’s New With ColdBox 7.0.0?

• Engine Support
• ColdBox CLI
• WireBox Updates
  • Transient Request Cache
  • Delegators
  • Property Observers
  • Lazy Properties
  • New `onInjectorMissingDependency` event
  • Population Enhancements (including mass assignment protection)
  • Hierarchical Injectors (for Module Dependencies)
• Module Config Object Override files
• App Mode Helpers
• `redirectBack` included as `back`
• `DateTimeHelper` component
• Whoops! Upgrades
• More data for development REST exception responses
• JSON Pretty Printing in LogBox Output
• Exception Pretty Printing in LogBox Output
• Combine `canXXX` checks with logging using callback functions
• `event.setRequestTimeout()` - useful for testing

https://coldbox.ortusbooks.com/v/7.x/intro/release-history/whats-new-with-7.0.0

ColdBox CLI 1.x Released

We are thrilled to announce the release of our new ColdBox CLI tool! This powerful command-line interface is designed to help developers streamline their workflows and simplify their ColdBox development experience. With its intuitive syntax and powerful capabilities, the ColdBox CLI tool allows developers to easily create, test, and deploy ColdBox applications with just a few simple commands. Whether you are a seasoned ColdBox developer or just getting started with this powerful framework, the ColdBox CLI tool is the perfect addition to your toolkit.

This tool used to be embedded in the CommandBox core, but it now has a new home (https://github.com/ColdBox/coldbox-cli) and can have it's own life-cycles including LTS support for our ColdBox Framework as well.

https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/coldbox-cli-1x-released

TestBox CLI 1.x Released

We're excited to unveil our latest **TestBox CLI ** tool! This robust command-line interface is specifically crafted to assist developers in streamlining their workflows and enhancing their TestBox BDD/TDD development process. Boasting an intuitive syntax and potent functionalities, the TestBox CLI tool empowers developers to create, test, and generate reports on their ColdFusion (CFML) applications with ease, using only a handful of commands. Whether you're a seasoned ColdFusion (CFML) developer or a newcomer to this potent framework, the TestBox CLI tool is a valuable asset to add to your toolkit.

This tool used to be embedded in the CommandBox core, but it now has a new home (https://github.com/ortus-solutions/testbox-cli) and can have it's own life-cycles.

https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/testbox-cli-1x-released

Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

Adobe ColdFusion Workshop: DevOps, CI/CD, and Pipelines

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Time: 1:00 - 4:30pm ET; 10:00am - 1:30pm PT
Host: Carahsoft
Cost: No Fee
Max CPE Credits Available: 4.2 credit hours (1 CPE credit is based on 50 minutes)
Field of Study: Information Technology

This workshop is ideal for software engineers that are eager to build pipelines to automate their coding projects. Adobe ColdFusion developers are also encouraged to attend. This course will be beneficial for any professional developer who is looking to simplify their application architecture with Adobe ColdFusion and DevOps.
https://carahevents.carahsoft.com/Event/Details/358809-cpe

Adobe - Road to Fortuna Series: ColdFusion 2023 in Docker on Google Cloud Platform

May 23, 2023
10 AM - 11 AM PT
During GCP centric webinar, Mark Takata will explore how to run a containerized ColdFusion 2023 server on Google Cloud Platform’s Kubernetes powered containerization system. He will demonstrate how the powerful new Google Cloud Platform features added to ColdFusion 2023 can help optimize application development, provisioning and delivery. This will be the first time ColdFusion 2023 will be shown running in containers publicly, and the session is designed to showcase the ease of working in this popular method of software delivery.

Speaker - Mark Takata - ColdFusion Technical Evange...