Celebrating 20 Years of CFWheels: A Look Back and a Step Forward as Wheels.dev
As we ring in the new year, we’re thrilled to celebrate a monumental milestone: 20 years of CFWheels! This anniversary isn’t just a celebration of two decades of innovation, growth, and community; it’s also a moment to embrace the future with a new name—Wheels.dev.
A Legacy of Innovation
When CFWheels Beta was launched in 2005, the web development world was a vastly different place. ColdFusion was a dominant force, and frameworks like Rails were just beginning to reshape how developers approached web application development. Inspired by Rails, CFWheels set out to bring the same elegance and productivity to ColdFusion developers, becoming one of the first MVC frameworks in the ColdFusion ecosystem.
Over the years, CFWheels has empowered countless developers to build robust, maintainable web applications. Its commitment to simplicity, convention over configuration, and an active community made it a go-to choice for many.
The Community: The Heart of CFWheels
None of this would have been possible without you—the community. From contributors who improved the framework, to developers who adopted it for their projects, to those who joined discussions and shared knowledge—you are the reason CFWheels has thrived for 20 years.
Your passion and dedication have shaped the framework into what it is today. As we move forward, the community remains at the heart of everything we do.
Why the Name Change?
After two decades, the web development landscape has evolved dramatically, and so have we. While ColdFusion remains a core technology, the framework has grown to be more versatile and forward-thinking. The name Wheels.dev reflects this evolution:
- Broader Appeal: The new name positions Wheels as a modern, technology-agnostic framework that’s ready to integrate with emerging technologies.
- Simplicity and Clarity: “Wheels.dev” is concise, memorable, and speaks to developers everywhere.
- Future-Proofing: This change signifies our commitment to staying relevant and adaptable in the ever-changing web development world.
What’s Next for Wheels.dev?
The transition to Wheels.dev is more than just a rebranding—it’s a signal of exciting changes to come. Here’s a glimpse at what’s ahead:
- Revamped Directory Structure: The application directory structure has been modernized to adhere to best practices and more secure.
- Enhanced Documentation: A revamped website with improved documentation to make onboarding and learning easier than ever.
- Modern Features: Continued updates that embrace modern development practices, including support for APIs, cloud deployments, and integrations with other technologies.
- Community Engagement: More opportunities to connect with fellow developers through forums, meetups, and contributions.
Looking Back, Moving Forward
As we celebrate 20 years of innovation, we’re filled with gratitude for everything the CFWheels journey has brought us. At the same time, we’re excited to step into the future as Wheels.dev.
To our community, past and present: thank you for believing in us, contributing to the framework, and building incredible projects with CFWheels. Together, we’ve created something truly special, and the best is yet to come.
Here’s to the next chapter as Wheels.dev—building faster, smarter, and together!
Stay connected: We will be building out the new site at Wheels.dev over the next few weeks, explore the new site and learn more about what’s ahead.
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