{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Modernize or Die ® Podcast","title":"Episode 242 | October 07th, 2025","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/437a0185\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1646,"description":"# 2025-10-07 - News - Episode 242\n# Hosts: \nDaniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions\nJacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions\n\n# summary\nIn this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the upcoming ColdBox version 8, the new Box AI module, and the release of BoxLang version 1.6. They also share insights from the recent CF Summit 2025, strategies for modernizing legacy systems, and the importance of community support through Patreon. The episode highlights the significance of AI integration in software development and the ongoing efforts to enhance developer tools and resources.\n# Takeaways\nOrtus Solutions has been around for a long time, with a rich history in software development.\nColdBox version 8 is set to bring exciting new features, including native BoxLang support.\nThe importance of using environment variables for application portability is emphasized.\nAI integration is becoming essential in modern software development, as seen with the Box AI module.\nBoxLang version 1.6 includes significant performance improvements and enhanced documentation.\nThe CF Summit 2025 was a success, with attendees experiencing information overload from valuable content.\nModernization of legacy systems requires careful planning and support from experienced teams.\nCommunity engagement through Patreon is crucial for sustaining open-source initiatives.\nThe upcoming ColdFusion security training by Pete Freitag is highly recommended for developers.\nThe hosts encourage participation in events like Into The Box for networking and learning opportunities.\n\n# Chapters\n00:00 Welcome\n00:32 Ortus News and Boxlang Updates\n12:07 CFML Updates\n19:10 Upcoming Events and Conferences\n24:52 Thank You\n# Keywords\nOrtus Solutions, ColdBox, BoxLang, AI integration, CFML, modernization, software development, community support, podcast, technology news","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7vDf5AxI4BuOQqsdfRbyWJVNTyszD18tmqu2EBJvV28/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZWFl/ZmIwMjYzOWNmMjUx/ZDdlOWIyZmQzM2Qx/NGE0Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}