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Powering Email Unsubscribe Links Using Signed URLs In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel demonstrates how to use HMAC signatures to power Unsubscribe links in ColdFusion. These links allows users to manage subscription settings without having to login....

Ben Nadel 87 days ago

Recordings and links for my presentations in Jan 2024, Dec 2023

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I've done a few online presentations in recent weeks, and while I've done a blog post announcing each when it was upcoming, I was torn about also doing a blog post after each, just to mention their recording URL. I don't want people to feel there are "too many" posts. Also, since I use youtube live for the CFMeetup sessions, technically the url for...

FusionReactor: Ihre vertrauenswrdige, preisgekrnte Java berwachungslsung mit dem besten Preis-Leistungs-Verhltnis

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The post FusionReactor: Ihre vertrauenswrdige, preisgekrnte Java berwachungslsung mit dem besten Preis-Leistungs-Verhltnis appeared first on FusionReactor.

Into the Box 2024 | Second Round of Sessions Released

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We're thrilled to announce the second wave of releases of the Into the Box 2024 agenda. Immerse yourself in our expanded workshops and sessions meticulously crafted to elevate your skills and knowledge. Review the Full Agenda at: Into The Box Site

Converting Strings To Integers Using Hash, HashCode, And CRC-32 In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel considers different ways to map strings onto integers in ColdFusion: hashCode, MD5 hash, and CRC-32....

Ben Nadel 88 days ago

Optimizing performance: The benefits of FusionReactors 5% trace sample rate

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The post Optimizing performance: The benefits of FusionReactor's 5% trace sample rate appeared first on FusionReactor.

Coldfusion 2023 throws a 500 error in IIS

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IIS requests to the ISAPI filter for Coldfusion 2023 result in a 500 error. The post Coldfusion 2023 throws a 500 error in IIS appeared first on ColdFusion.

ColdFusion 89 days ago

Working Code Podcast - Episode 163: Exposing Yourself To New Technology

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Ben Nadel and the crew talk about the challenges of learning new technology; and, the disconnect between the demand of learning and the expectation of understanding....

Ben Nadel 89 days ago

Five things you didnt know about FusionReactor

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The post Five things you didn't know about FusionReactor appeared first on FusionReactor.

Presenting "The Many Capabilities of CF Package Management and cfpm", Thurs Jan 25, Online

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Do you feel you understand all there is to know about the CF Package Management feature (and cfpm tool), added by Adobe in CF2021? It has far more capabilities than most may realize. So I'll be presenting a talk on this topic, online this Thursday, at noon US Eastern, on the CFMeetup youtube livestream (which will be recorded). Folks who are memb...

Always Identify Your Calling Service Within The HTTP User Agent Header

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Ben Nadel suggests that all calling services be identified in the HTTP User-Agent header; and then, secondarily, in any additional custom HTTP headers....

Ben Nadel 90 days ago

Licensing and Activation Usage

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I have installed Adobe ColdFusion 2021 with Enterprise Key. The Activation was successful with the following information in the the "Activation" tab page Server Edition :Enterprise Activation Status : Activated Deployment Type : Production Device ID : XXXXXX When I click on the "Usage" tab, I don't see any information other than a message "The Usag...

ColdFusion 91 days ago

Generating Secure URL Signatures To Prevent Tampering In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel demonstrates how to generate secure URLs using URL signatures in order to prevent URL tampering in ColdFusion....

Ben Nadel 93 days ago

Using Custom Tags for Migration from Older Versions to ColdFusion 2023

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When working on migration projects to ColdFusion 2023, one of the most common updates is to bulk replace instances of cf_sql_int with cf_sql_integer. In some projects, data validation for variables may have been overlooked, such as using float data or commas in numeric values. To address these issues comprehensively, we can employ custom tags like ...

ColdFusion 94 days ago

Define Your Email Content Using Pure Templates In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel demonstrates why defining emails using pure templates creates a lot of flexibility in ColdFusion....

Ben Nadel 95 days ago

Working Code Podcast - Episode 162: Not Enough Time

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Ben Nadel and the crew talk about strategies for managing the overwhelming amount of stuff that we have to do in a finite amount of time....

Ben Nadel 96 days ago

Presenting "Updating the Java underlying ColdFusion: considering it, doing it" Thurs Jan 18, Online

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As most know, ColdFusion runs atop Java (and has since CF6). Did you know that JVM updates come out quarterly (including one just this week)? While some may find the process of doing them to be "old hat", others are often surprised to discover it's their responsibility to keep that Java updated. And on the surface, "installing Java" is easy--but li...

Several things to consider when applying updates to Java (aka the JVM, JDK, JRE)

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If you learn there's a new Java update available, it may well be relatively simple for you to apply that update, but if you're running important applications that rely on Java, it's in your interest to give some consideration to various matters related to doing such an update. And as important, if you may have skipped some Java updates before this...

New updates released for Java 8, 11, 17, and 21 as of Jan 16 2024: resources and thoughts

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It's that time again: there are new JVM updates released today (Jan 16, 2024) for the current long-term support (LTS) releases of Oracle Java, 8, 11, 17, and 21. TLDR: The new updates are 1.8.0_401 (aka 8u401), 11.0.22, 17.0.10, and 21.0.2 respectively). For more on each of them, including what changed and the security fixes they each contain (inc...

Timeboxing Code Execution In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel demonstrates several ways to create an abstraction for timeboxed code execution in ColdFusion....

Ben Nadel 100 days ago

Using Per-Application Mappings To Alias Files In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel demonstrates that per-application mappings in ColdFusion can map directly to files, not just directories....

Ben Nadel 102 days ago

ColdBox Debugger v4.2 - Unleashing a Wave of Debugging Power!

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In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, staying ahead requires cutting-edge tools. Enter ColdBox Debugger v4.2.0, the latest release that promises an action-packed experience with a plethora of features, improvements, and bug fixes. ColdBox Debugger v4.2.0 is not just an upgrade; it's a leap forward in simplifying the debugging process a...

Consuming Large Configuration Files Inside A ColdFusion Component

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Ben Nadel looks at how to consume large external configuration files inside a ColdFusion component....

Ben Nadel 103 days ago

Working Code Podcast - Episode 161: Goals For 2024

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Ben Nadel and the crew talk about their goals for 2024. And, invite you to submit suggestions on how the show can be improved....

Ben Nadel 103 days ago

Lessons Learned From Sending 7 Million Emails In 5 Days Using ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel shares everything he learned after sending 7 million emails over 5 days using ColdFusion....

Ben Nadel 104 days ago

Using Cloudflare Turnstile reCAPTCHA-Alternative In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel looks at using Cloudflare Turnstile in ColdFusion as a CAPTCHA alternative....

Ben Nadel 105 days ago

Cant connect ColdFusion2023 website to Access DB

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I have a new computer that's been a challenge to set up…I'm a web developer, not a computer tech which is the problem. I have Windows11 Pro, installed ColdFusion2023 and on my Windows10 use MS Access 2013 (yeah, I know, it's old, but it has always worked perfectly for me) when developing sites on my local host. On my old computer, which ran C...

ColdFusion 105 days ago

Why You Should Add a List of Projects Youve Built To Your Blog

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How and why I have a list of every projects I've ever worked on.

Adam On Life 107 days ago

Follow-Up On Error Handling During Async Iteration In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel continues to explore error handling during async iteration in ColdFusion. It seems that Adobe ColdFusion 2023 and Lucee CFML 6 have different behaviors....

Ben Nadel 107 days ago

Proof Of Concept: CFHttp With A Retry Policy In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel explores the notion of a Retry Policy for CFHttp requests in ColdFusion....

Ben Nadel 108 days ago

Dealing with Deprecated tags

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In my recent work on migrating older projects to ColdFusion 2023, I encountered the need to recreate the functionality of the deprecated CFMENU tag. Although I hadn't used CFMENU before, adapting to the new environment prompted me to develop a solution using custom tags. I propose creating two custom tags to replicate the required functionality. Le...

ColdFusion 108 days ago

Considering The Ergonomics Of Tags And Objects In ColdFusion

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Ben Nadel considers the ergonomics of Tag and Object APIs in ColdFusion....

Ben Nadel 109 days ago

CBWIRE 3.2 Released

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CBWIRE 3.2 is a testament to the continuous evolution and dedication to making CFML development a breeze. These new features are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what CBWIRE offers to the ColdFusion community. So, dive in, explore these new capabilities, and take your CFML projects to the next level!

A Deep Dive into ColdBox 7.2

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This two-day workshop is led by the creator of ColdBox, Luis Majano. You'll dive into ColdBox 7.2, exploring new features, updates, and fixes to build modern, high-quality projects.

Working Code Podcast - Episode 160: Design Systems And Coding Philosophy

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Ben Nadel and the crew talk about design systems, programming philosophy, and the notion of an Overview Effect in the history of computing....

Ben Nadel 110 days ago

No debug output on localhost

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No ColdFusion 2023 debug output The post No debug output on localhost appeared first on ColdFusion.

ColdFusion 115 days ago

CF2023 failing when using IIS

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ColdFusion 2023 fails with 500.0 error when run via IIS. The post CF2023 failing when using IIS appeared first on ColdFusion.

ColdFusion 115 days ago

My 2023 Year in Review

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Hardcover, physical therapy, and having fun with friends.

Adam On Life 116 days ago

Dealing with reserved words after Migration to ColdFusion 2023.

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Last time, most of my work involved migrating sites from pretty old versions of ColdFusion, mainly versions 9 or 10, to ColdFusion 2023. Despite the fact that the sites were created by different developers, the task was relatively straightforward. In most cases, we simply needed to correct cfsql types in cfqueryparam. For instance, we could perform...

ColdFusion 116 days ago

Ortus Solutions | A Year in Review 2023

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As we reflect on the passing year, Ortus Solutions is grateful for the continued partnership and collaborative spirit that has defined our journey in 2023. This year has been a testament to the power of innovation, shared success, and the incredible community surrounding us. Join us in recapping the significant milestones and exciting developments ...

Into the Box 2024 - Preliminary Agenda

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Into the Box 2024 - Preliminary Agenda Revealed! Get ready for a groundbreaking experience at our Into the Box 2024 conference, where we're changing venues, revolutionizing content delivery, and bringing you a wave of surprises in product updates and new releases. Join us on May 15th - 17th, 2024, in the vibrant city of Washington, DC, hosted at th...

Working Code Podcast - Episode 159: No Effort December Returns

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Ben Nadel and the crew talk about random topics in another installment of No Effort December. Happy new year!...

Ben Nadel 117 days ago

A Magazine Feature on ColdBox

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A significant highlight during this period was an engaging feature on Ortus Solutions, specifically spotlighting our flagship product, "ColdBox." This insightful piece was published by the esteemed digital magazine, "El Economista", renowned for its coverage of innovative projects and tools that shape the landscape for business ...

Troubleshooting Undelivered Emails After Migrating to ColdFusion 2023

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Recently, during the migration of one of our sites to ColdFusion 2023, an unexpected error cropped up, causing around 30% of bulk emails to go undelivered. When attempting to resend these emails, a peculiar pattern emerged the same percentage of undelivered emails persisted, but with different recipients. In our ColdFusion server, we meticulously ...

ColdFusion 120 days ago

Feature Flags Book: I Eat, I Sleep, I Feature Flag

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Discussion of Ben Nadel's book, Feature Flags: Transform Your Product Development Workflow, chapter: I Eat, I Sleep, I Feature Flag...

Ben Nadel 121 days ago

Feature Flags Book: What If I Can Only Deploy Every 2 Weeks?

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Discussion of Ben Nadel's book, Feature Flags: Transform Your Product Development Workflow, chapter: What If I Can Only Deploy Every 2 Weeks?...

Ben Nadel 121 days ago

Feature Flags Book: Getting From No To Yes

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Discussion of Ben Nadel's book, Feature Flags: Transform Your Product Development Workflow, chapter: Getting From No To Yes...

Ben Nadel 121 days ago

Feature Flags Book: Product Release vs. Marketing Release

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Discussion of Ben Nadel's book, Feature Flags: Transform Your Product Development Workflow, chapter: Product Release vs. Marketing Release...

Ben Nadel 121 days ago

Feature Flags Book: Increasing Agility With Dynamic Code

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Discussion of Ben Nadel's book, Feature Flags: Transform Your Product Development Workflow, chapter: Increasing Agility With Dynamic Code...

Ben Nadel 121 days ago

Encouraging Innovation: Into the Box Latam 2023 Press Conference

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Let's dive into the articles, notes, and social media posts from our exciting Into the Box Latam 2023: These highlight cutting-edge content and modern tools impacting the international web development and design industry with Ortus Solutions and leading innovation companies in Latin America.

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