Using Java Libraries in BoxLang

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Using Java Libraries in BoxLang

A look at how to add Java libraries into BoxLang

https://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/02/26/using-java-libraries-in-boxlang

[robertz]

Just need to get Flexmark working now ;)

[robertz]

Good stuff Ray

[cfjedimaster]

Thank you. :)

[cfjedimaster]

FYI, I had to make one TINY change to get Flexmark in BL. Going to blog it a bit later.

[galdamez]

Great write up! I’ve been working primarily in Java for back ends the last couple of years and feel you on learning about concepts that may not be in CFML, such as Optional. It’s great to see BoxLang APIs like Attempts and ifPresentOrElse supporting Java under the hood when necessary. Looking forward to any new coding examples, Ray.

[cfsimplicity]

Thanks for writing this up, Raymond. To avoid having to compile jars it's always worth checking MVN Repository (click through to the version you want and then look for the jar file download link)

https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/com.apptasticsoftware/rssreader

[cfjedimaster]

I remember not being able to find a download. This week I was talking to someone on Slack and they mentioned how the new Maven UI (I didn't know it was new) kinda made it a pain in the butt to get to. Now I know where to look. :)