Demos

BoxLang has an extensive collection of runnable demos showcasing real-world applications and integrations.

Discover an extensive collection of demos at https://github.com/ortus-boxlang/bx-demos/. This repository offers a wide range of example projects and code snippets designed to illustrate various programming concepts, techniques, and real-world applications.

Whether you are a beginner looking to learn new skills or an experienced developer seeking advanced implementations, this resource provides valuable insights and practical demonstrations to help you enhance your understanding and expertise.

🚀 Demo Categories

The demo repository contains examples across multiple categories:

📱 Web Applications

• Blog Systems - Complete blog applications with database integration

• Comic Book Reader - File processing and web-based viewing applications

• Calendar Applications - Date/time handling and UI generation

• File Search Tools - Full-text search and indexing systems

• API Integration Examples - REST API consumption and data processing

📊 Data & Integration

• Database Access - MySQL, Derby, and database query examples

• CSV Processing - File parsing and data transformation

• RSS Feed Aggregation - Multi-source data collection and normalization

• JSON Handling - Data serialization and API responses

• PDF Processing - Document generation and manipulation

🔧 Advanced Features

• Java Library Integration - Using external JARs and Maven dependencies

• Module Development - Creating custom BoxLang modules with BIFs

• Async Programming - Background processing and concurrent operations

• Web Scraping - AgentQL integration and data extraction

• AI/ML Integration - Sentiment analysis and machine learning workflows

🎯 Development Patterns

• MVC Applications - Structured web application architecture

• REST APIs - Building and consuming web services

• Template Systems - Dynamic content generation

• Custom Tags - Reusable component development

• CLI Tools - Command-line application examples

🎮 Interactive Playground

Don't forget about https://try.boxlang.io - your online coding playground where you can experiment with BoxLang code directly in your browser without any local setup required.

BoxLang online coding playground at try.boxlang.io

📝 Featured Examples

Some notable examples from the repository include:

Real-World Blog Application

Complete blog system with:

• Database integration ( MySQL/Derby )

• Custom routing and templates

• Administration interface

• Multi-user support

Java Library Integration

Demonstrates how to:

• Include external JAR files

• Use Maven-style dependencies

• Integrate with Java Optional patterns

• Handle complex Java objects

Module Development

Shows how to create:

• Custom Built-In Functions ( BIFs )

• Modular components

• Library packaging

• Distribution and installation

API Development & Consumption

Examples of:

• REST API creation with remote functions

• External API integration ( Jira, AgentQL, Pinecone )

• Data transformation and caching

• Error handling patterns

🔨 Getting Started with Demos

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ortus-boxlang/bx-demos.git

2. Browse Categories:

   • webapps/ - Full web applications

   • modules/ - Custom module examples

   • misc/ - Utility scripts and tools

   • Individual demo folders contain README files with setup instructions

3. Try Online First:

   • Visit try.boxlang.io for immediate experimentation

   • Copy demo code snippets to test concepts

   • No local installation required

🎯 Learning Path Suggestions

Beginners

Start with basic examples in misc/ folder, then explore simple web applications

Web Developers

Focus on webapps/ examples, especially the blog and API demonstrations

Java Developers

Check out Java integration examples and module development patterns

Advanced Users

Explore AI integration, async programming, and complex data processing examples

Pro Tip: Each demo folder typically contains its own README with specific setup instructions, dependencies, and usage examples. Always check the README first!

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