boxlang-cfml-migrationlisted

# BoxLang for CFML Developers ## Overview BoxLang is a new language with a **dual parser** — it can parse and run CFML file types (`.cfc`, `.cfm`, `.cfs`) while also offering a modern native syntax via `.bx` / `.bxs` / `.bxm` files. For full CFML behavioral parity, install the `bx-compat-cfml` compatibility module. --- ## The `bx-compat-cfml` Compatibility Module The module patches BoxLang to behave like Adobe ColdFusion or Lucee for legacy code: ```bash # CommandBox install install bx-compat-cfml # Auto-install via server.json script { "scripts": { "onServerInitialInstall": "install bx-compat-cfml" } } ``` What it enables/restores: - `client` scope support - `cfsqltype` / `cf_sql_*` query param syntax - `blockfactor` query option (instead of `fetchSize`) - Date comparison at second-level precision (instead of millisecond) - CFML tag prefix `<cfXXX>` alongside `<bx:XXX>` - Legacy BIF names (`asc`, `chr`, `serializeJSON`, etc.) > If CFML files start up without this module, BoxLang will still parse them — but behavioral differences (listed below) will apply. --- ## File Types BoxLang parses all traditional CFML file types: | Extension | Type | Notes | |-----------|------|-------| | `.cfc` | Component / Class | CFML classes | | `.cfs` | Script | CFML scripts | | `.cfm` | Template | CFML templates | | `.bx` | Class | Native BoxLang class | | `.bxs` | Script | Native BoxLang script | | `.bxm` | Template | Native BoxLang template | --- ## Components