2023-11-07 Weekly News — Episode 206

Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/dhMqARj9jrA?feature=share
 
Hosts: 

• Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions
• Grant Copley - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions

Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus Solutions
The makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there. 
A few ways  to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:

• Like and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. 
• Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our Repos
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• Sign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularly
• BOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shop
• Buy Ortus’s Books
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    • https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712M
• Learn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes 

 
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News and Announcements

Adobe ColdFusion India Summit 2023
December 2nd, 2023
Register for Free
Adobe Summit Returns to India for a Trailblazing Tech Encounter
Meet coders from across the globe, learn from industry professionals, and get inspired to develop unique apps right in India!   
After four long years, Adobe ColdFusion Summit is finally making its triumphant return to the country. Join us in Bengaluru on December 2 for exciting sessions that explore Adobe ColdFusion like never before and also sneak a peek into what the future holds for ColdFusion!
https://cf-indiasummit-2023.attendease.com/

New Releases and Updates

Adobe Updates

10/23/2023- Added Java installers for Java 17.0.9, Java 11.0.21 & JDK/JRE 8u391

10/10/2023- Refreshed the Server ZIP and GUI installers, Lockdown installer, and Add-on installer for ColdFusion (2023 release).

https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-downloads.html#download0

Avoid issues with Update thanks for Brian for this post: https://www.hoyahaxa.com/2023/10/coldfusion-connectors-and-cfadmin.html

The new connectors in ColdFusion 2023 Update 5 and ColdFusion 2021 Update 11 perform the following actions:

• normalize the request URI
• block any requests with .. in the URI path (which could be attempts to exploit directory traversal vulnerabilities)
• block any requests in which the normalized URI path starts with a case-insensitive /CFIDE 

SAVE FOR FORGEBOX SECTION
FORGEBOX v7.7 Released
In the ever-evolving world of software development, staying at the forefront is essential. That's why we're thrilled to announce the release of ForgeBox 7.7, a significant update that promises to make your experience even better. This release brings a host of new features and enhancements that will empower developers like never before. Let's dive into what ForgeBox 7.7 has to offer.
https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/forgebox-v77-released

Webinar / Meetups and Workshops

Hawaii ColdFusion Meetup Group - InertiaJS and ColdFusion with Eric Peterson
November 24th
InertiaJS is a new JavaScript framework made for people who don’t really need an API but want to use a modern JavaScript framework like React or Vue as their view layer. Inspired by libraries like Turbolinks, InteriaJS makes your app behave like a SPA while still being a fully sever-rendered app.
https://www.meetup.com/hawaii-coldfusion-meetup-group/events/294771761/

ColdFusion Security Training
Writing Secure CFML with Pete Freitag
A hands-on CFML / ColdFusion Security Training class for developers. Learn how to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your ColdFusion / CFML applications.

Where: Online
When: Tuesday December 12, 2023 @ 11am-2pmEST & Wednesday December 13 @ 11am-2pm
Price: $899 per student
https://foundeo.com/consulting/coldfusion/security-training/

The class will be recorded, so if you cannot attend it fully online you will have access to a recording.

CFCasts Content Updates

https://www.cfcasts.com

Recent Releases

• Mastering CBWire — How CBWIRE Works
• Passing Parameters - https://cfcasts.com/series/mastering-cbwire-3/videos/4-mastering-cbwire-v3-passing-parameters-vf
• Contact Form - Part 1 - https://cfcasts.com/series/mastering-cbwire-3/videos/5-mastering-cbwire-v3-contact-form-part-1-vf 
• Into the Box 2023 Videos is available for purchase as an EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM package. https://cfcasts.com/series/itb-2023 
• Subscribers will get access to premium packages after a 6 month exclusive window.
• Into the Box Attendees should have their coupon code in the email already!!!!

Coming Soon

• ITB 2023 videos - will be open to all CFCasts Subscribers November 18th for Thanks Giving Week
• ColdBox Elixir from Eric
• Mastering CBWIRE v3 from Grant

Conferences and Training

Into the Box LATAM
November 30th
University of Business in El Salvador.
https://latam.intothebox.org/

Speakers and Schedules available

Adobe ColdFusion India Summit 2023
December 2nd, 2023
Register for Free
Location: Bengaluru, India
https://cf-indiasummit-2023.attendease.com/

ITB 2024

• Location: Optica in Washington, DC
• Announcement Blog Post: https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/our-into-the-box-2024-venue-and-dates-are-set
• Dates: May 15-17, 2024
• Get Blind Tickets Now: https://www.e...