Unveiling the Magic of CommandBox

CommandBox, made by Ortus Solutions, isn't just a tool! It's a companion on your development journey, akin to having Gandalf guide you through the dark forests and treacherous paths of application development.

“CFML is a fun and productive language. Now, with CommandBox, that productivity has gone sky-high! I can run servers, copy configurations, and wrap up and containerize applications easily. CommandBox has really changed how we run, build and deploy apps, all using the same language.” Mark ?? Drew , CF Warrior and Director at Charlie Mike Delta (From CF Alive episode, "035 Getting started fast with Docker, with Mark Drew")

Over 80% of CF hobbits use CommandBox according to our annual State of the CF Union survey.

“CommandBox has changed the way I develop. It allows you to have a ColdFusion server running locally on your machine without the full installation of ColdFusion, which can be a resource hog. If you’re using CommandBox, you don’t need to worry about that. If I have a beefy enough machine, I'll run two and three servers at the same time, and have them all talking to each other.” - George Murphy, CF Wizard and Software Design Engineer Manager, Serco (From CF Alive episode, "026 Gitlab Server Deep Dive with Continuous Integration, with George Murphy")

???The Swiss Army Knife of CFML

What powers does this mighty tool offer? Here are just some!

1. Embedded CFML Servers: Like calling forth Eagles, CommandBox allows you to construct lightweight CFML servers swiftly in any directory, heralding a new era of efficiency. Run new versions or legacy ones all in separate containers on one machine.?
2. Sky-High Productivity: With its Docker images, CommandBox enhances productivity and portability across the lands.
3. Immediate Interaction: The REPL console offers instant CFML interaction, like having a direct conversation with the Ents of Fangorn Forest.
4. Package Management: As a Package Management tool, CommandBox is the heart of ForgeBox, a community treasure trove of CF projects and resources.
5. Application Scaffolding: Construct applications swiftly with a plethora of commands, as if you're crafting weapons and armor in the forges of Erebor.

“The easiest way I can introduce a new developer to ColdFusion is to say, ‘Okay, bring me your computer, let's look for content on CommandBox.’ They download it, and I just show them how to get a site set up with CommandBox. It is the drop-dead simplest way to get a developer started. I think we need to introduce more people to CommandBox. I think we need to get more ColdFusion developers aware of it. I like watching their mouths start to dry up. They’re just sitting there with their jaw hanging.”- John Farrar CF Master and CEO, SOSensible Group (From CF Alive episode, “018 VUE More With Less, with John Farrar”)

??Onwards!

As we conclude our exploration of CommandBox, let our hearts be light, for next week we will embark on a new adventure into the world of frameworks. These structures are as foundational to our code as the White Towers of Gondor are to its defense. Prepare to journey through the architectural marvels that elevate our coding craft to legendary status! ?????

P.S. Should your legacy CF application weigh upon your shoulders like the One Ring on Frodo's weary journey, do not despair, noble 'Aragorn of CF'! Reach out with a silent whisper, an Elvish scroll, or a Swift Hobbit Post. As vigilant as Boromir at the Council of Elrond, we are ready to bolster, modernize, and safeguard your creation. United, let's invigorate your CF endeavor, dispelling the shadows that lurk in the depths of the Dead Marshes. Together, we'll light the beacons of Gondor and guide your project away from the perilous cliffs of Cirith Ungol. ????