Modernize or Die ® Podcast - CFML News Edition

About Modernize or Die ® Podcast - CFML News Edition

Technology is ever changing, blink and you miss it, until now. This podcast keeps you up to date on everything ColdFusion related. News, Engine and Package Updates and Releases, Webinars Meetups and Workshops, CFCast updates, Conferences, Blog Tweets and Videos the Week from the Community, Job offerings, as well as the ForgeBox module of the Week and the VS Code Hint Tip and Trick of the week.

Publisher

Ortus Solutions

Category

education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 May 2019

Latest episode

18 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

245 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Episode 246 | December16th, 2025

   # 2025-11-16 - News - Episode 246 # Hosts: - Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions - Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions - Luis Majano - CEO of Ortus Solutions # summary In this holiday episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia, Eric Peterson, and Luis Majano reflect on the year’s achievements, particularly focusing on the advancements in BoxLang, including the release of version 1.8 and the introduction of BoxLang AI. They discuss the performance improvements, the revival of DocBox for documentation, and the exciting future plans for the community, including upcoming webinars and a bootcamp for BoxLang AI. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the continuous evolution of technology in the software development landscape. # Takeaways BoxLang was the top word of 2025 according to Riverside. The no-op compiler significantly reduces attack vectors. Version 1.8 of BoxLang includes major performance improvements. DocBox has been revived with new features and themes. BoxLang AI now supports flexible messaging and multimodality agents. The new AI Populate function allows structured output from LLMs. BoxLang AI can create autonomous agents with memory capabilities. The community is encouraged to participate in upcoming webinars and bootcamps. Open source version of BoxLang AI includes extensive documentation and examples. Future plans include a major release at Into the Box 2026. # Chapters 00:00 Welcome 01:20 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates 53:20 CFML Updates 54:24 Upcoming Events and Conferences 57:47 Thanks # Join the Ortus Community Be part of the movement shaping the future of web development. Stay connected and receive the latest updates on, **product launches, tool updates, promo services and much more.** Follow Us on Social media and don’t miss any news and updates: -  https://twitter.com/ortussolutions -  https://www.facebook.com/OrtusSolutions -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortus-solutions-corp -  https://www.youtube.com/OrtusSolutions - https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions # Keywords BoxLang, AI, software development, programming, performance improvements, DocBox, ColdFusion, technology updates, community engagement, software releases ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions)

2. 

   19 Nov 2025

   Episode 245 | November 18th, 2025

   # 2025-11-18 - News - Episode 245 # Hosts: - Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions - Jacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions # summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the release of ColdBox 8 and BoxLang 1.7. They delve into new features such as server-sent events, serverless capabilities with AWS Lambda, and the introduction of SocketBox for WebSocket integration. The conversation also covers upcoming events, training opportunities, and important updates regarding CFML, including the end of life for ColdFusion 2021. The hosts emphasize the growing impact of BoxLang within the Java community and its new PDF handling capabilities. # Takeaways ColdBox 8 introduces groundbreaking capabilities for web development. The upgrade path from ColdBox 7 to 8 is smooth and efficient. Server-sent events allow real-time data streaming from server to client. BoxLang is making strides in serverless architecture with AWS Lambda. SocketBox simplifies WebSocket integration in ColdFusion applications. BXCompatUI facilitates easy migration from CFML to BoxLang. BoxLang is gaining recognition in the broader Java community. The new PDF handling features in BoxLang enhance document manipulation. ColdFusion 2021 has reached its end of life, with no further updates. Into the Box 2026 is a must-attend conference for developers. # Chapters 00:00 Welcome 00:18 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates 14:24 CFML Updates 17:30 Upcoming Events and Conferences 20:31 Thank You # Join the Ortus Community Be part of the movement shaping the future of web development. Stay connected and receive the latest updates on, **product launches, tool updates, promo services and much more.** Follow Us on Social media and don’t miss any news and updates: -  https://twitter.com/ortussolutions -  https://www.facebook.com/OrtusSolutions -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortus-solutions-corp -  https://www.youtube.com/OrtusSolutions - https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions # Keywords ColdBox, BoxLang, Ortus Solutions, serverless, WebSockets, CFML, Java, PDF handling, cloud deployment, software development ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions)

3. 

   5 Nov 2025

   Episode 244 | November 04th, 2025

   # 2025-11-04 - News - Episode 244 # Hosts: - Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions - Grant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions # summary In this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Grant Copley discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the release of ColdBox 8 and BoxLang 1.7. They explore new features, real-time communication with SocketBox, and the implications of the recent Lucee 7 release. The conversation also covers security considerations for AI tools, the introduction of Message Pack support for ColdFusion, and upcoming events in the CFML community. The hosts emphasize the importance of community support and innovation in the ColdFusion ecosystem. # Takeaways ColdBox 8 introduces significant updates and features. SocketBox enables real-time communication for applications. BoxLang 1.7 includes server-side events and performance improvements. Lucee 7 requires a fresh install due to major changes. Message Pack support could enhance performance over JSON. Security considerations are crucial when using AI tools. CF dump readability can be improved with CSS. Upcoming events include ColdBox webinars and security training. Community support is vital for open-source initiatives. Black Friday deals will offer free audits for developers. # Chapters 00:00 Welcome 00:39 Ortus News and BoxLang Updates 11:35 CFML Updates 22:14 Upcoming Events and Conferences 27:03 Thank You # Join the Ortus Community Be part of the movement shaping the future of web development. Stay connected and receive the latest updates on, **product launches, tool updates, promo services and much more.** Follow Us on Social media and don’t miss any news and updates: -  https://twitter.com/ortussolutions -  https://www.facebook.com/OrtusSolutions -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortus-solutions-corp -  https://www.youtube.com/OrtusSolutions - https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions # Keywords ColdBox, BoxLang, Lucee, CFML, Ortus Solutions, WebSockets, AI, Message Pack, security, podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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