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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.

We are excited to announce the Ortus ORM Extension, a new effort to improve the CFML ecosystem by modernizing Hibernate ORM support on the Lucee CFML server. The Ortus ORM extension is an open-source fork of the Lucee Hibernate extension which focuses on speed, reliability, and collaboration with the excellent CFML community.

Our Into the Box 10th edition did not disappoint! We had incredible speakers and attendees who made this conference one of the best yet; thank you to all the new and past speakers for making this a unique and eye-opening experience for all of us.

We hope to have you with us again in the next Into the Box to start a new chapter on how we teach and learn modern CFML and web development; if you miss it, here’s a little recap of what we lived at Into the Box 2023.

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.

Introducing ColdBox 7: Revolutionizing Web Development with Cutting-Edge Features and Unparalleled Performance

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of ColdBox 7, the latest version of the acclaimed web development HMVC framework for ColdFusion (CFML). ColdBox 7 introduces groundbreaking features and advancements, elevating the development experience to new heights and empowering developers to create exceptional web applications and APIs.

Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern web development, ColdBox 7 boasts a range of powerful features that streamline the development process and enhance productivity. With its robust HMVC architecture and developer-friendly tools, ColdBox 7 enables developers to deliver high-performance, scalable, and maintainable web applications and APIs with ease.

We are excited to announced 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.

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) application

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.

If you are a student interested in learning about the latest Web and Mobile Development Innovations and Tools and you want to network with like-minded professionals to expand your knowledge in the field; 

Then you don't want to miss our upcoming Leading Web Development Conference in Modern CFML, Into the Box 2023! As a student, you can win one of five free tickets to the conference

We are very excited to bring you another release for our Redis Lucee Extension. This release contains bug fixes for Redis Cluster Cache connections and also includes environmental support for activation arguments ( Hooray! No more property files! ). Read more about configuring your extension through the environment variables in our docs. We have also added support for cluster cache password authentication, as well as configuration options for read timeouts and connection pool sizing.