Episode 242 | October 07th, 2025
From Modernize or Die ® Podcast by Ortus Solutions
October 8, 2025 · 27 min · Episode 242
About this episode
In this episode, hosts discuss updates from Ortus Solutions, including ColdBox version 8 and the new Box AI module, along with insights from CF Summit 2025.
# 2025-10-07 - News - Episode 242 # 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 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. # Takeaways Ortus Solutions has been around for a long time, with a rich history in software development. ColdBox version 8 is set to bring exciting new features, including native BoxLang support. The importance of using environment variables for application portability is emphasized. AI integration is becoming essential in modern software development, as seen with the Box AI module. BoxLang version 1.6 includes significant performance improvements and enhanced documentation. The CF Summit 2025…
People in this episode
Hosts: Daniel Garcia, Jacob Beers
Topics covered
- software development
- AI integration
- legacy systems
- ColdBox
- BoxLang
- community support
Keywords
- modernization
- developer tools
- Patreon
Mentioned in this episode
Products: ColdBox, Box, BoxLang, ColdFusion, ColdBox version 8, Box AI module, BoxLang version 1.6
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