2021-03-30 Weekly News - Episode 97

Watch the video version on YouTube at  https://youtu.be/bPVPl50yR-s

Hosts:

Gavin Pickin - Software Consultant for Ortus Solutions
Brad Wood - Software Consultant for Ortus Solutions

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News and Events

CFConfig update released to fix a Datasource change by Adobe

Adobe changed how their datasource settings were stored, and this caused some issues for those using CFConfig with CommandBox with the new updates.
To install run
box install commandbox-cfconfig
To update run the following to update your system modules including CFConfig
box update --system
https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-cfconfig

CommandBox Docker v3.3.0 Images Released

Today we are pleased to announce the release of version 3.3.0 of our CommandBox Docker images. This release contains a number of enhancements for multi-architecture support, Adobe Coldfusion 2021 compatibility, and security.
Of note, and a potentially breaking change for some, is that the base ortussolutions/commandbox:latest tag is now based on OpenJDK11 rather than OpenJDK8.
https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-docker-v330-images-released

ICYMI Adobe CF Updates released for 2021, 2018 and even 2016

We are pleased to announce that we have released the updates for the following ColdFusion versions:
ColdFusion (2021 release) Update 1
ColdFusion (2018 release) Update 11
ColdFusion (2016 release) Update 17
In these updates, we’ve fixed a few security bugs and some other bugs, which are mentioned in the tech notes.
In ColdFusion (2021 release), we’ve added activation and deactivation of Virtual core licenses. In addition, we’ve introduced support for RHEL 8.3, WildFly 23, Tomcat 9.0.43, PostgreSQL 13, Oracle 19c (2018), and MS SQL Server 2019.

adobe@2021 finally supports ColdBox!!!!

ICYMI - CommandBox Adobe CF Updated Images ready on ForgeBox

Jon Clausen worked hard on the release day to get all of the updates done. Adobe CF 2021 was the first update, so it took a lot longer than normal to get it prepped, especially with all of the differences in the new package manager setup.
https://www.forgebox.io/view/adobe

Adobe’s Docker Images moving from jFrog’s BinTray

This isn’t technically “ColdFusion news” but it affects those who may want to use the Adobe ColdFusion Docker images. Since 2018, they have been hosted on the Docker registry service from JFrog called BinTray. JFrog announced recently that they are sunsetting the BinTray service, on May 1 2021.
What’s not clear (for now) is what this means for those who want to obtain Adobe CF Docker images after that date.
To be clear, this JFrog news does NOT at all call into question Adobe’s support for their CF Docker images. Indeed, just last week they updated them for CF2021, 2018, and 2016 when they came out with the above-mentioned updates for each of those versions. And any images you’ve already pulled/downloaded will work fine, even after that deadline.
This news only raises the question of WHERE we will find/how we will go about pulling them after May 1.
https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2021/03/bintray-coldfusion-docker-image-repo-going-away-may-1/

FusionReactor v8.7.0 released

Status: 25th March 2021
These Release Notes describe what is contained in this release, provide late-breaking news and list additional documentation for the software.
Support Java 16, Support Java 15, Support ColdBox ElasticSearch (cbElastic 2.0.0+), Improve debug logging for JDBC tracking, Improve HttpClient tracking, and more improvements and squashed some bugs.
https://www.fusion-reactor.com/blog/kb/frs-456/

Adobe Webinar Series - API Creation and Management

Next Webinar:  4/28/21
ColdFusion Developers, do you want a first hand look at publishing APIs securely and at scale? Then mark your calendars for Brian Sappey’s upcoming webinars! This seven-part series will give you a 360 degree view of the API Manager and teach you how to build RESTful APIs with Adobe ColdFusion. Everything from securing, publishing and monitoring APIs, will be covered with hands-on examples, and easy discussions.
Dates: 3/24/21, 3/25/21, 4/28/21, 4/29/31, 5/12/21, 5/13/21, 5/24/21
Information: https://coldfusion.adobe.com/2021/03/webinar-series-api-creation-management/
Registration: https://coldfusion-api-management-solution.meetus.adobeevents.com/?fbclid=IwAR2q7aEI9u1ibBKrneeDvAhKWWW7V78bB_P1rTzWAh8x4e20q68gXLeMVrM

ICYMI - FR Webinar - What Are The 5 Things You Should ALWAYS Check Before You Release Your Application?

Join Mikey on March 25 at 09:30 PDT
Releasing a new app or website can be stressful. Whilst most dev teams have a QA process, the team often needs to go a little deeper in order to spot performance issues errors buried deep within the code.  The 5 things you should always check before you release your application are
https://www.fusion-reactor.com/blog/what-are-the-5-things-you-should-always-check-before-you-release-your-application/
Register: https://bit.ly/3bD4WWr

ICYMI - Ortus Webinar - Vue.js in my ColdBox App

Friday, March 26th at 11:00 AM CT (GMT -6:00)
In this webinar, Esmeralda Acevedo will show us how to integrate Vue in a simple ColdBox app, which will ultimately demonstrate the fundamentals of Vue.js.
with Esme Acevedo
https://www.ortussolutions.com/events/webinars
Recording: https://cfcasts.com/series/webinars-2021/videos/esme-acevedo-on-vue.js-in-your-coldbox-app

Online CF Meetup - "CSS Crash Course for CSS Haters or Novices", with Jessica Keener

Thursday, April 8, 2021
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
This class is intended for a complete novice to CSS, or those who know eno...