Posts by Jakob Ward
Q4 2025 – Framework Modernization & Maintenance
(Draft — Will be revised until official release on January 1, 2026) Overview This quarter’s focus builds on the Master Build Migration and prepares the framework for the 2.1.0 release cycle. Work in progress includes system-level optimizations, modular packaging improvements, and new developer utilities designed to make Akrobotic even more scalable and maintainable. Planned Highlights…
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Master Build Completed full System migration and environment setup for the master repository Configured base directories, initialized default settings, and streamlined the framework for consistent deployments across environments Application Framework Standardized index structure, meta tags, CSS, JS includes, and top/bottom layout templates into the new System folder Standardized package structure and datasource configuration across the…
Read MoreQ2 2025 — Framework Branch Development
Users Module Added configurable option to enable or disable user registration Integrated and standardized Users package (v2.0.2.5) with controller logic, SESSION message handling, and modal interfaces Improved LOCAL scoping in functions and updated email templates Removed deprecated fields (account_type) and cleaned up registration form code Consolidated and renamed files for consistency (users-create.cfm, modal cleanup, general…
Read MoreQ1 2025 — Core Modernization & Package Cleanup
System Framework Introduced Official Navigation v2.0.2.5, consolidating the system navigation structure for all packages Updated .htaccess routing to support package changes (Blog, Centris, Credentials) Removed legacy marketing menu entries and deprecated unscoped headers/footers Renamed and cleaned up application references, aligning app naming and URLs Fixed and improved accessAuthenticate handling and return logic across multiple packages…
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Application Defaults A customizable core system package for application-level and domain-specific code.
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Files & Databases Automatic file and database backups protect your data so you can focus on what matters.
Read MoreConversion to Application.cfc
Modernized Application Core. Migrated from application.cfm to Application.cfc, introducing structured application lifecycle methods, centralized configuration, and improved request handling. These changes enhance session management, variable scoping, and error handling while aligning the framework with modern ColdFusion security and performance standards.
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All Things Hosting Manage servers, domains, DNS, and infrastructure from a single pane of glass — centralized control for your hosting environment.
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File Assets & Designs A digital filing cabinet for your brand. Upload and organize creative assets, final drafts, and internal documents for easy sharing and version control.
Read MoreFramework Redesign & Upgrade
Migrate all applications to: framework/access framework/communication framework/devices framework/geographics framework/main framework/packages framework/security framework/security & framework/debug framework/security/firewall framework/trace framework/uploader framework/xlc Undertook a large-scale restructuring of the framework to organize application logic into specialized controllers. This upgrade separated core functionalities into dedicated directories, improving maintainability, security, scalability, and development workflows across all applications.
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