{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Modernize or Die ® Podcast","title":"Episode 243 | October 21st, 2025","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c35b29f7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1421,"description":"2025-10-21 - News - Episode 243\nHosts: \n- Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions\n- Jacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions\nsummary\nIn this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, Eric Peterson and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates in ColdBox and BoxLang, including the release of ColdBox 8 and its new features, the introduction of SocketBox for WebSockets, and performance improvements in BoxLang 1.6. They also share tips and tricks for ColdBox, explore AI integration with development tools, and highlight community updates and upcoming events.\nTakeaways\nColdBox 8 introduces significant changes and new features.\nThe new ColdBox template includes a dev container configuration.\nSocketBox simplifies WebSocket integration in ColdFusion applications.\nColdBox tips can enhance debugging and email functionalities.\nBoxLang 1.6 offers performance optimizations up to 65% faster.\nAI integration with development tools enhances coding efficiency.\nNew modules like BX charts and BX LDAP are now available.\nCommunity updates highlight performance testing in CFML.\nUpcoming events include webinars and training sessions.\nHacktoberfest encourages contributions to open source projects.\n\nChapters\n00:00 Welcome\n00:17 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates\n14:02 CFML Updates\n18:54 Upcoming Events\n22:46 Thank You\nKeywords\nColdBox, BoxLang, WebSockets, AI integration, CFML, Ortus Solutions, software development, programming, podcast, technology","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}