The article highlights the author's exploration of BoxLang, a new dynamic scripting language designed for the JVM. It's easy to use, even for those unfamiliar with Java. BoxLang is open-source and backed by Ortus Solutions, a notable name in the ColdFusion community. Its lightweight nature (6 MB) allows for diverse deployment options including command line, Docker, and serverless platforms like AWS Lambda. The author believes it holds strong potential for CLI scripts, web applications, and serverless functions, inviting users to test its capabilities as it approaches its official release.
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BoxLang is a dynamic scripting language that runs on the JVM although you don't really need to know a thing about Java to make use of it.
BoxLang is open source and free, with the company behind it, Ortus Solutions, offering professional services on top.
It can currently run via command line, Docker, web contexts, and Lambda, with more coming soon (including Microsoft Azure).
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