> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wirebox.ortusbooks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wirebox.ortusbooks.com/readme.md). # Introduction WireBox is an enterprise ColdFusion Dependency Injection and Aspect Oriented Programing (AOP) framework ``` __ ___ ____ \ \ / (_) | _ \ \ \ /\ / / _ _ __ ___| |_) | _____ __ \ \/ \/ / | | '__/ _ \ _ < / _ \ \/ / \ /\ / | | | | __/ |_) | (_) > < \/ \/ |_|_| \___|____/ \___/_/\_\ ``` ## WireBox Manual - Version 8.x ![ColdBox Platform](https://content.gitbook.com/content/MtgLfPeIR8KWTwoO8bDr/blobs/hKJPcffXc0IEy2FdXKJ4/wirebox.png) WireBox is a **BoxLang** and CFML Dependency Injection and Aspect Oriented Programing (AOP) framework. WireBox's inspiration has been based on the idea of rapid workflows when building object oriented applications, programmatic configurations and simplicity. With that motivation we introduced dependency injection by annotations and conventions, which has been the core foundation of WireBox. We have definitely been influenced by great DI projects like Google Guice, Grails Framework, Spring and ColdSpring so we thank them for their contributions and inspiration **WireBox is a standalone framework for BoxLang and CFML applications, and it is also bundled with the ColdBox Platform.** ### Explore WireBox


💉 Dependency Injection	Constructor, setter, and property injection by convention or annotation	Getting Jiggy Wit It!
🗺️ Fluent Binder DSL	Map classes, DSLs, providers, and factory methods with a readable, programmatic API	Configuring WireBox
🧵 Scopes & Lifecycle	Singletons, prototypes, request/session scoping, and eager initialization	Scoping
🎭 Aspect-Oriented Programming	Intercept and enhance method calls with matchers and advice, no boilerplate	https://github.com/ortus-docs/wirebox-docs/tree/v8.x/advanced-topics/aop-aspect-oriented-programming/README.md
🧩 Delegates	Compose reusable behavior (Async, DateTime, JSON, Population, and more) into any class	WireBox Delegators

## Versioning WireBox is maintained under the [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org) guidelines as much as possible.Releases will be numbered with the following format: ``` .. ``` And constructed with the following guidelines: * Breaking backward compatibility bumps the major (and resets the minor and patch) * New additions without breaking backward compatibility bumps the minor (and resets the patch) * Bug fixes and misc changes bumps the patch ## License The ColdBox Platform, WireBox is open source and licensed under the [Apache 2](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html) License. * Copyright by Ortus Solutions, Corp * ColdBox, CacheBox, Wirebox, LogBox are registered trademarks by Ortus Solutions, Corp ## Discussion & Help The WireBox help and discussion group can be found here: ## Reporting a Bug We all make mistakes from time to time :) So why not let us know about it and help us out. We also love pull requests, so please star us and fork us: ### Jira Issue Tracking * * * * ## Professional Open Source ![Ortus Solutions, Corp](https://content.gitbook.com/content/MtgLfPeIR8KWTwoO8bDr/blobs/yaEzes12LWvBUUuVroC4/ortussolutions_button%20\(2\).png) WireBox is a professional open source library supported by [Ortus Solutions](https://www.ortussolutions.com). If you are interested in support please consider our [Ninja Subscription Support](https://www.ortussolutions.com/services/support) or if you need consulting please purchase on of our [Consulting Plans](https://www.ortussolutions.com/services/support). Here are some areas that we can assist you with: * Custom Development * Professional Support & Mentoring * Training * Server Tuning * Security Hardening * Code Reviews * Much More ## Resources * Official Site: * CFCasts Video Training: * Source Code: * Bug Tracker: * Twitter: [@coldbox](http://www.twitter.com/coldbox) * Facebook: * Vimeo Channel: ### HONOR GOES TO GOD ABOVE ALL Because of His grace, this project exists. If you don't like this, then don't read it, its not for you. > "Therefore being justified by \*\*faith\*\*, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by \*\*faith\*\* into this \*\*grace\*\* wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:5 --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://wirebox.ortusbooks.com/readme.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `build a script that syncs our docs to a CMS` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.