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Wheels API Documentation Available

The documentation now contains a section that documents all public functions in the Wheels API. You can now browse an complete list of the functions or browse by category. It feels good to remove the apology for incomplete documentation from the documentation section! As with almost everything else on the site, there is a lot more that we want to do with this new API documentation. Let us know in the Google Group if you have any ideas. Some future plans are as follows:
  • Comments section
  • Associate functions with other related functions and related chapters in the reference guide
  • Search
If you're interested in how we implemented this, visit my blog post where I briefly describe the general idea.

December 13, 2009 by Chris Peters

Wheels Presentation at MDCFUG Tonight

Mike Henke presented about Wheels tonight at the Maryland ColdFusion User's Group. He gave an overview of how Wheels and MVC frameworks work and demonstrated some code examples. Here are the slides. You can also view a full screen version with speaker's notes. Thanks Mike for your efforts to get the word out there!

December 10, 2009 by Chris Peters

Security Fix for ColdFusion on Wheels 1.1.x and 1.0.x Released

A security vulnerability has been identified in both the 1.1.x and 1.0.x versions of Wheels. In response, the Wheels team is releasing patches for both the current and legacy versions. Version 1.1.7 is to address current version and version 1.0.6 is to address legacy versions. At this time, we encourage all users of the framework to upgrade as soon as possible. These new versions contain only the patches necessary to close the security vulnerability. No new bug fixes or enhancement features are contained. The Wheels team would like to thank Pete Freitag of foundeo.com for reporting and helping to patch the security vulnerability. Download versions 1.1.7 and 1.0.6

December 14, 2011 by Tony Petruzzi

Calling all plugin authors! Time for 2.x...

With CFWheels 2.0 beta around the corner, it's time to have a cold hard look at the CFWheels plugin ecosystem. With 2.x, we've taken the opportunity to modernise how we deal with plugins. If you're a plugin author who has previously released something for 1.x, you'll be pleased to hear there aren't that many changes required to get your plugins playing nicely with 2.x, but it's definitely a good time to revisit what you've got out there.

Introducing Forgebox.io

One of the main problems we had previously was a lack of a centralised repository of CFwheels plugins. The old system relied on a bit too much manual updating, and over time got a little long in the tooth. So now, all plugins should be added to forgebox.io, specifically in the CFWheels Plugins category. If you go and have a look now, you'll see a few added by the core team as examples. Adding your plugin shouldn't be too much hard work, but it's definitely worth setting yourself up properly to publish to forgebox automatically via the commandline. There's an extensive tutorial over at guides.cfwheels.org which we recommend you follow. In short, you ideally need a properly configured box.json file and for your plugins to use git tagged releases (ideally). If you've not installed commandbox and the CFWheels CLI, now is definitely the time to try it!

Easier for other developers too

Once your plugin is in the forgebox system, other CFWheels users can install your plugin with a single CLI command: install slugName; If they've got the CFWheels CLI installed, it will automatically create appropriate .zip files with the correct version number (which you'll have set in box.json) too. They'll also be able to view all existing plugins with wheels plugins list  making it extra quick to find the plugin they need. Dependencies are then tracked in that user's box.json file, so they can even distribute an app without your plugin, and then simply run install to go and download the correct version later: they can even update to the latest version of your plugin via the CLI too, or freeze it to a specific version.

Automatic Java Mappings

One of the nice new features of 2.x is the automatic java library mappings which plugins can now take advantage of. Previously, you had to rely on the developer to manually add an entry into this.javaSettings.loadpaths if your plugin required use of a .class or .jar file. Now, we scan the plugin folders on startup, and automatically add any folders which contain .jar or .class files. One less step for configuration! You can see an example of this in the CFWheels bCrypt plugin, which adds a quick wrapper around the bCrypt java class.

Don't forget your comments!

In a previous post, we talked about the new embedded documentation: plugins can now take advantage of this. For plugin authors, we're recommending you comment all public functions - here's a quasi code example below. https://gist.github.com/neokoenig/d149a75aa69b8cac49464ffc12f19027 The important part is the [section: Plugins] and [category: Plugin Name] part, which will automatically sort your functions in the correct place in the internal documentation. It's a good habit to get into, and will help other users of your plugin too.

Oh, and unit tests :)

Don't forget to write some unit tests too (hey, don't we all do TDD?); there's been some changes to the test suite in 2.x, and writing unit tests is loads easier. More to follow on:

  1. New functions for testing in 2.x
  2. Running plugin tests via command line,
  3. How to add your plugin to Travis CI for continuous integration testing

May 18, 2017 by Tom King

Come Get Your Fresh 0.7 Release!

ColdFusion on Wheels is back with its triumphant 0.7 release. We're glad to have Wheels's ORM features back, along with a complete rewrite of the code base for improved performance. We're hoping to write about great uses of the ORM features in particular in the coming weeks. Some very capable hands went into this release. Per Djurner completely rewrote the code base, Peter Amiri has been helping with bug fixes and documentation, and yours truly has been coordinating efforts, documentation, and redesigning the site. There is a ton to do. Peter, Per, and I will primarily be working together on documentation. We understand that it's all quite sparse at the moment, and we also understand that it is our biggest opportunity for standing out from the other frameworks. Be sure to subscribe to the blog to stay up to date with current developments on the project.

December 21, 2008 by Chris Peters

CFUnited 2010 on Wheels

As I posted earlier, ColdFusion on Wheels had some community presence at CFUnited 2010, the final year for the conference. There were a lot of great moments during the conference, a few of which I'll highlight in this post.

Wheels Highlighted in Adobe Keynote

One of the bigger moments for me was when Adam Lehman, product manager of Adobe ColdFusion, covered the 2009 launch of ColdFusion on Wheels in Adobe's keynote. The keynote kicked off the conference.

Our logo shined bright and proud on that slide! I know the photo is quite blurry, but it is now my personal goal for all photos of keynote appearances to look like Bigfoot sightings.

Familiar Faces

One of my favorite parts of the event was running into current Wheels users. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised to run across some familiar names. I got a chance to talk a little with Israel Melendez and Nathan Stanford, for example. Any time that I spoke with some of the better-known CF guys, I almost always received a compliment on how impressed they were with our community and how active and passionate that it is. We should be proud of that. I know I am. We also handed out 65 Wheels t-shirts to both familiar and new faces. Talk about a good ice-breaker for a first-time conference attendee like me!

Presentations

Thursday was the big day for ColdFusion on Wheels. Our birds of a feather session was well-attended, with both current Wheels users and new people interested in what the framework could do for them. Thanks Chaz and Mike for helping host it. Embedded below is the rehearsed version of the presentation that I gave about the Wheels ORM. It's a high level demo of Wheels and what it's like to work with the framework. Mike Henke also presented about Wheels and Convention over Configuration. You can download Mike's presentation and code on his website.

A Final Thank You

This was my first CFUnited ever, and I'm glad to have experienced it before it ended. Hats off to Michael Smith, Chaz Chumley, and the rest of the CFUnited organizers for the emotional labor and sacrifice that they put into hosting and organizing the conference all of these years.

December 03, 2010 by Chris Peters

CFWheels v2.5.0 Released

This is a major milestone release of CFWheels v2.5.0 that has been in the works for over a year. As you can see nearly 34 PRs have been merged into the codebase which include many enhancements and bug fixes. In addition many changes have been made to the tooling used in the project.

Here are some of the highlights:

  • We have begun to publish SNAPSHOTS to ForgeBox.io on each successful commit to the develop branch.
  • The GitHub Actions CI scripts use the same configuration files as the local Docker testing suite. If you are inclined to contribute to the CFWheels project you will most likely want to be able to run the test suite locally in Docker containers to test your changes before you submit a PR. To run the local test suite simply type docker compose up in the root of your project. The source code is injected into the containers dynamically so it makes it easier to make changes and see them appear in the docker containers without rebuilding the containers. Look for more details on this to come in the future.
  • Every commit is now tested across a matrix of 20 combinations of CF Engines and Databases. The matrix includes CF Engines (Lucee 5, Lucee 6, Adobe ColdFusion 2016, Adobe ColdFusion 2018, Adobe ColdFusion 2021, and Adobe ColdFusion 2023) and databases (H2, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL).
  • Each successful commit automatically builds two packages on ForgeBox. One for the default template and one for the core CFWheels folder.

Upgrading an Existing Project

The changes in this version are confined to the wheels directory so simply swapping out your wheels directory should be all you need to do to upgrade.

Changelog

Model Enhancements

  • PR-1183-Allow datasource argument in finders #1183 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1201-Issue ORM create() fails object validation for not null columns with defaults #929 validate not nullable columns with default #1201 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1202-Remove old oracle test workaround #1202 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1205-issue-1182-adds-simplelock-to-sql-caching #1205 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1222-Findall() performance bottleneck #1222 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1223-refactor-queryCallback-with-inbuilt-query-functions #1223 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1226-Invalid column not throwing exception in select argument #1226 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1265-improve-performance-refactor-out-listfind #1265 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1260-Adds support for native query returnType #1260 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1249-Removed the original IF/ELSE condition that invalidates calculated props and added condition #1240 - [Zain Ul Abideen]

View Enhancements

  • PR-1254-issue 908 enable paginationLinks() to set active class on parent #1254 - [Zain Ul Abideen]

Bug Fixes

  • PR-1227-Return a numeric value if the primary key is Numeric #1227 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1257-Checkbox bug when checkedvalue is not true #1257 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1246-set the default route if it is not passed in the function #1246 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1256-issue 889 unable to duplicate component #1256 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1253-Issue 580 select ambiguous column name using the wheels alias #1253 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1245-Added afterFind callback hook in the findAll function in case of structs #1245 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1302-Check for Reload Password when setting a url IP exception #1302 - Peter Amiri

Miscellaneous

  • PR-1175-restoreTestRunnerApplicationScope setting #1175 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1176-fix text in core readme file #1176 - [Per Djurner]
  • PR-1177-fix text in base template readme file #1177 - [Per Djurner]
  • PR-1178-fix text in default template file #1178 - [Per Djurner]
  • PR-1185-adds-root-docker-volume #1185 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1200-Update the docker-compose command to docker compose v2 syntax #1200 - [Adam Chapman, Peter Amiri]
  • PR-1204-Add Lucee 6 to test matrix on local Docker test suite #1204 - [Peter Amiri]
  • PR-1203-ensure testing params maintained #1203 - [Adam Chapman]
  • PR-1228-Adding addClass attribute in the function textField #1228 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1230-Add Adobe 2021 Support to local Docker and GitHub Actions testing - #1230 - Peter Amiri
  • PR-1264-update Lucee 6 version used for tests to latest #1264 - [Zac Spitzer - * New Contributor *]
  • PR-1241-Fix spelling and remove whitespace from link #1241 - [John Bampton]
  • PR-1247-show the current git branch in the debug layout #1247 - [Michael Diederich]
  • PR-1250-Added test framework functions in the docs #1250 - [Zain Ul Abideen]
  • PR-1255-issue 1179 Downloaded the CDN files and changed paths in files #1255 - [Zain Ul Abideen]

Guides

  • PR-1198-Documentation-fixes #1198 - [Adam Chapman]

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November 04, 2023 by Peter Amiri

The Release Candidate Is Out: Wheels 1.0 RC1

We've been talking about getting to 1.0 for quite some time now, and the first release candidate is here. Download ColdFusion on Wheels 1.0 RC1

New Features

We have focused primarily on getting Wheels stable and ready for a solid 1.0 release, so there aren't that many new features this time around. But we couldn't help but add a few exciting things though, like support for URL rewriting in IIS 7 and in subfolders when using Apache, to name a couple. We've also improved our plugin system a little, which has lead to a lot of new great plugins popping up on the Google Group and on the site.

Important Bug Fixes

With the help of everyone in the Google Group, we have fixed between 20-30 bugs since we released 0.9.4. Thanks everyone! One bug fix worth pointing out is that we were able to work around a mapping bug in Railo that caused pages to load slowly. So if you're using Wheels on Railo you will see much faster load times after upgrading. You can view the full list of new features and bug fixes in the change log included in the download file.

How to Upgrade

As usual, the easiest way to upgrade is to setup an empty website, deploy a fresh copy of Wheels, and then transfer your old application code to it. If you'd rather upgrade directly to an existing folder, here are the required steps:
  1. Replace the wheels folder, all files in the root, and the views/wheels folder with files from the 1.0 zip.
  2. Add/overwrite Wheels.cfc in the models folder.
  3. Add/overwrite Wheels.cfc in the controllers folder.
  4. Change the "extends" attribute in controllers/Controller.cfc to "Wheels".
  5. Change the "extends" attribute in models/Model.cfc to "Wheels".
We'll be focusing on fixing any remaining bugs, continuing to unit test the API, finishing documentation, and testing plugins. Thanks everyone for your support. This framework has a bright future, and it's all because of this amazing community.

December 02, 2009 by Chris Peters

ColdFusion on Wheels 1.0.2 Maintenance Release

As many of you have noticed we have released a maintenance version of ColdFusion on Wheels 1.0.2. This release comes on the heels of the 1.0.1 release made only days ago. In fact there are no new features in version 1.0.2 and this release only addresses some bugs that made their way into the release cycle of 1.0.1. Almost immediately after releasing 1.0.1, we noticed something was wrong and some bugs had crept in to the code during the packaging of the release. The core team immediately set out to fix the issue and in fact had a new version of the 1.0.1 zip file on the site within an hour. We then took the new release through some more rigorous testing and eventually incremented the version number to indicate the change that had taken place. We drew straws as to who to blame but I don't remember who lost ;-). Seriously though, we only tracked six downloads of the infected 1.0.1 zip file and several of those were by the core team members. So the impact of this was probably very minimal. And yes we have taken steps to make sure it doesn't happen again. Thanks again for your continued support of the project.

December 19, 2010 by Peter Amiri

New Documentation: Using Layouts Chapter & New Tutorials

Right now is a pretty good time to be learning ColdFusion on Wheels. You can review the documentation that's been written and learn as we write new chapters. So far, I'm guessing that it would be pretty easy to keep up with us! If you haven't been keeping up with the conversation in the discussion group, we've been producing some great new material. Up in the Docs are 2 new videos and 2 new written chapters.

New Getting Started Tutorials

As he had blogged before, Peter has created a new Getting Started video tutorial. We now have it published on the Wheels site in the new "Video Tutorials" section of the Documentation. Peter and I have also written an accompanying Getting Started chapter that covers most of the video's contents.

New Video Tutorial: Building a Blog

Mike Haggerty has contributed a video where he starts building a blog in Wheels. In the video, he does a great job of showing off some of Wheels's ORM and form helper capabilities. If you've been on the fence on whether or not you want to dig into Wheels, this video will probably push you over the edge!

New Chapter: Using Layouts

I finally published a new chapter on Using Layouts in Wheels. I've been working on it since November, so I hope to take some crap for that in the comments. :) Layouts are definitely worth learning about early on as they give you a solid structure for factoring out your application's header, navigation, and footer. No need for repeating that code in every single view in your app!

December 24, 2008 by Chris Peters

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Per Djurner

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Per Djurner is a long-time core contributor and leader of the Wheels framework, with a history of shaping its direction since the project’s early days. He made the very first commit and has continued to contribute regularly, fixing important bugs, refining SQL handling, and enhancing model methods with more flexible options. In addition to code, he has improved documentation, templates, and overall project stability, ensuring Wheels remains reliable and developer-friendly. His work reflects both technical expertise and long-term commitment to the growth of the framework.

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Peter Amiri is a senior developer and community leader who has taken on a core team / maintainer role in the Wheels framework. He has decades of experience with ColdFusion (since version 1.5), including work in user-groups, large scale sites, and infrastructure. Since returning to the project, he’s helped revitalize it — organizing roadmap discussions, guiding structure changes, supervising modernization (including CLI improvements, package modularization, and updating workflows), and helping re-energize community contributions.

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Zain Ul Abideen

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Zain Ul Abideen is an active contributor to the Wheels framework, playing a key role in improving its stability and usability. His work includes fixing issues like invalid columns not throwing exceptions, ensuring primary keys return correctly as numeric, and refining logic around calculated properties. He also enhanced view helpers to better handle active states and improved default routing behavior. Through these contributions, Zain has strengthened both the framework’s reliability and developer experience.

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Anthony Petruzzi

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Anthony Petruzzi has made valuable contributions to the Wheels through code improvements, bug fixes, and collaborative reviews. They’ve helped refine core components, enhanced framework stability, and actively participated in issue discussions to steer design decisions. Their efforts in writing clear, maintainable code and offering constructive feedback in pull requests have strengthened the project’s code quality. Overall, Anthony Petruzzi involvement showcases dedication to open-source collaboration and meaningful impact on the Wheels ecosystem.

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Tom King

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Tom King is one of the core maintainers of Wheels, with deep involvement in both development and leadership. He oversaw major releases, such as Wheels 2.0, which introduced features like RESTful routing, database migrations, improved CLI support, and a rewritten core in CFScript. He also helps steer the project’s long-term direction — writing blog posts reflecting on its history (e.g. noting its first commits, celebrating milestones) and working to modernize both tooling and community engagement.

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Adam Chapman

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Adam Chapman has been a dedicated and influential contributor to the Wheels ecosystem. He joined the core team after years of community support, helping to steer architectural evolution and plugin integrations. Beyond code, he’s actively engaged in issue triage, proposing enhancements and shaping long-term design direction. His commitment to both community discussion and technical contributions has strengthened the project’s cohesion and future readiness.

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James has brought forward meaningful contributions to the Wheels through consistent code enhancements, test case development, and active engagement in issue resolution. He frequently submits detailed pull requests, helping to bolster the framework’s robustness and maintainability. Beyond code, James participates in discussion threads and reviews, offering thoughtful feedback which helps keep the project aligned with community needs. His steady involvement has strengthened both core modules and auxiliary features, making Wheels more reliable and polished for all users.

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Andrew Bellenie

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Andrew Bellenie has played a pivotal role in the Wheels ecosystem, as a long-standing core team member and active community contributor. He brings deep experience in CFML development and framework architecture. Andy has contributed code, design feedback, documentation, and mentorship to newcomers. He also helps triage issues, guide feature direction, and maintain the project’s stability. His dedication helps keep the framework evolving and its community engaged.

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scahyono

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scahyono has contributed thoughtful enhancements to the Wheels codebase, particularly in ensuring compatibility with Oracle setups. Notably, they worked on a module (or plugin) to allow ColdFusion on Wheels to correctly read table metadata across Oracle remote database links, which broadens database support and resilience. Their willingness to tackle specialized integration challenges strengthens the framework’s versatility and helps more users adopt Wheels in diverse environments.

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MvdO79

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MvdO79 has shown his support for the Wheels not only through code but also as a financial backer. He contributes monthly via Open Collective, helping sustain the framework’s ongoing development. Beyond funding, his presence in issue discussions demonstrates engagement with bug tracking and community feedback. His dual role-as supporter and participant-reinforces the open-source spirit behind Wheels.

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Raul Riera

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Raúl Riera has been an enthusiastic supporter and contributor to the Wheels community-beyond writing code, he’s helped through design, advocacy, and community engagement. He has designed swag such as T-shirts for Wheels events and promoted the framework through his dev shop, Hipervínculo. As a software entrepreneur (founder of Odonto.me) and developer, Raúl bridges technical and community roles, helping raise awareness of Wheels and adding a touch of creativity and outreach to the project’s ecosystem.

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Michael Diederich

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Michael Diederich has contributed key fixes and enhancements to the Wheels, particularly around framework usability and interface issues. Notably, he addressed documentation and UI elements-changes such as showing the current Git branch in the debug layout in version 2.5.0 reflect his involvement. In earlier releases, he also fixed bugs (for example with form and URL handling in the startFormTag() and array routing) that improved reliability across use cases. His contributions help refine both developer-facing tools and core correctness.

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Rob Cameron

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Rob Cameron had the original idea for CFWheels (and by extension, the foundation for Wheels), having built the framework with inspiration from Ruby on Rails in 2005. Though he eventually moved on from active core development to focus on other projects (such as Rails work), his early design and architectural direction still underpin much of the project's structure and philosophy.

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Chris Peters

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Chris Peters has been foundational in the development, documentation, and promotion of the Wheels framework since its early days. He authored many of the earliest releases, oversaw version 1.3.0 that introduced HTML5 enhancements, table less models, and thread-safe startup, and managed releases like 1.0.5 with dozens of bug fixes and stability updates. He also wrote technical blog posts about core features (flash messages, asset query strings, error handling) and established guidelines for contributing and documentation, helping to build a strong community around the framework.

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David Paul Belanger

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David Paul Belanger has been a core force behind the Wheels, contributing both technically and strategically across many versions. He has co-authored features and bug fixes (such as updates to sendFile() and usesLayout()) in the 2.x releases. Beyond code, David has helped lead the transition of the framework’s governance and been active in community outreach-having participated in CF-Alive podcasts and collaborated with Tom King and others on guiding the project’s future direction.

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John Bampton

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John Bampton made his mark as a contributor to the Wheels project beginning with version 2.4.0, where he helped fix broken links in documentation and correct spelling errors in the README and core templates. His attention to detail improved the documentation clarity and usability for future developers. Though he is noted as a “new contributor,” his work helped plug small but important gaps in the project’s written material, aiding the framework’s polish and accessibility.

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Simon

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Simon contributed to the Wheels framework by refining code and improving framework functionality. His work helped address issues and enhance stability, making the project more reliable and easier for developers to use. These contributions support the continued growth and effectiveness of the Wheels ecosystem.

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Brian Ramsey

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Brian Ramsey has been a long-time contributor and advocate within the Wheels community. His work spans both code contributions and knowledge sharing, with a focus on improving framework usability for everyday developers. Brian has participated in bug resolution, tested new releases, and provided feedback that shaped core improvements. Beyond code, he’s been active in community discussions, answering questions, and guiding newer users. His steady involvement has helped ensure Wheels remains both developer-friendly and reliable, reflecting his commitment to open-source collaboration and practical problem solving.

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Danny Beard

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Danny Beard has contributed to the Wheels framework through targeted code enhancements and thoughtful participation in issue discussions. His work has included fixing bugs, refining logic in core functions, and improving overall framework consistency. Danny’s involvement reflects an eye for detail and a practical approach to problem-solving, ensuring the framework remains dependable in real-world applications. Beyond code, his willingness to collaborate with other contributors has reinforced the community-driven nature of Wheels, helping maintain a strong and sustainable open-source project.

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Reuben Brown

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Reuben Brown has been a valuable contributor to the Wheels framework, offering code improvements and community input that strengthen the project’s overall quality. His work includes bug fixes and refinements that enhance stability and usability, ensuring developers can rely on Wheels in production environments. Reuben’s involvement extends beyond code, as he has taken part in discussions, reviewed issues, and provided practical feedback to guide development. His contributions reflect a thoughtful balance of technical skill and collaborative spirit, reinforcing the open-source ethos of the Wheels project.

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Seb has provided important contributions to the Wheels that help improve framework robustness and usability. Through resolving issues, submitting pull requests, and polishing code, Seb has helped close gaps and make the system smoother for both new and experienced users. They’ve also participated in reviews, giving constructive feedback, which strengthens code quality and consistency across releases. Seb’s steady involvement supports the project’s open-source mission, making Wheels more reliable, maintainable, and welcoming for all contributors.

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Timbadolato has contributed to the Wheels with a focus on improving functionality, fixing issues, and enhancing developer experience. His pull requests demonstrate a clear attention to detail, addressing edge cases and refining framework behavior to make it more predictable and reliable. By engaging in code reviews and community discussions, timbadolato has helped shape technical decisions and ensured smoother adoption for users. His contributions highlight a practical, solution-oriented approach that supports both the long-term stability and growth of the Wheels ecosystem.

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Alex

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Alex has played a supportive and constructive role in the Wheels, contributing code improvements and feedback that strengthen the framework’s overall reliability. His efforts include bug fixes, refinements to core features, and helpful participation in discussions that guide project direction. By addressing issues and proposing practical solutions, Alex has contributed to making Wheels easier to use and more stable for developers. His involvement reflects a collaborative spirit and reinforces the open-source values that keep the project moving forward.

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Chris Geirman

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Chris Geirman made contributions to the Wheels that helped refine parts of the codebase and improve developer experience. While his involvement was smaller in scope, his participation still added value to the framework and reflects the spirit of open-source collaboration.

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Zac Spitzer

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Zac Spitzer provided contributions to the Wheels that helped address specific issues and improve framework stability. Though his involvement was brief, his work added value to the codebase and demonstrated the importance of community participation in strengthening and maintaining open-source projects.

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Nikolaj Frey

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Nikolaj Frey has made contributions to the Wheels framework that supported improvements in the project’s codebase and functionality. While his involvement was limited in scope, his participation still added meaningful value, reinforcing the collaborative nature of the open-source community that drives Wheels forward.

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Gralen

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Gralen contributed improvements to the Wheels framework that enhanced code quality and supported overall stability. Their work helped refine the project and contributed to making the framework more reliable for developers using it in real-world applications.

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Doug McCaughan

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Doug McCaughan contributed to the Wheels framework by helping refine functionality and addressing issues that improved developer experience. His efforts supported the stability of the project and ensured smoother use of core features. Through his work, Doug added value to the framework’s ongoing development and its open-source community.

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Coleman Sperando

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Coleman Sperando contributed to the Wheels framework by making improvements that strengthened its functionality and reliability. His work addressed specific areas of the codebase, helping to refine features and ensure a smoother experience for developers. These contributions supported the project’s ongoing growth and the collaborative effort behind Wheels.

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Charlie Arehart

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Charlie Arehart has supported the Wheels framework through his deep expertise in ColdFusion and the broader CFML ecosystem. He has provided valuable feedback, shared knowledge with the community, and highlighted best practices that strengthen adoption and reliability. His involvement helps connect Wheels development with the wider ColdFusion community, ensuring the framework remains relevant and accessible to developers.

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Charley Contreras

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Charley Contreras contributed to the Wheels framework by helping refine parts of the codebase and supporting improvements that enhance usability. His work added value to the project’s overall stability and reflects the collaborative effort of developers working together to keep the framework evolving and reliable.

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Brant Nielsen

Contributed as a Software Developer

Brant Nielsen contributed to the Wheels framework by improving functionality and addressing issues that supported better performance and reliability. His work helped refine the codebase and enhance the developer experience, reinforcing the project’s commitment to building a stable and effective open-source framework.

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Ben Nadel

Contributed as a Software Developer

Ben Nadel is a veteran ColdFusion developer known for deep technical thought leadership and contributions to the community, including work around Wheels and related topics. He writes regularly about extending and customizing parts of Wheels (for example, customizing the router/proxy component behavior to suit specific workflow preferences). He also shares experiments and educational posts (e.g. integrating HTMX in ColdFusion apps) that help other developers understand modern patterns in CFML. While he may not always be contributing direct core framework commits, his influence shows up in how people use and adapt Wheels in real-world apps, and in sharing best practices, tutorials, and ideas that help shape how the framework is viewed and utilized.

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Andrei B.

Contributed as a Software Developer

Andrei B. contributed to the Wheels framework by helping refine code and improve functionality in targeted areas of the project. His efforts supported greater stability and usability, making the framework more dependable for developers. These contributions reflect the collaborative spirit that drives the ongoing success of Wheels.

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Adam Larsen

Contributed as a Software Developer

Adam Larsen contributed to the Wheels framework by improving functionality and addressing issues that enhanced the stability and reliability of the codebase. His work helped refine features and ensure a smoother experience for developers, supporting the ongoing growth and maintenance of the project.

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