commandbox-task-runners

Automate CFML build workflows by defining a task.cfc file with targets, parameters, and lifecycle hooks, then execute them in CommandBox to orchestrate structured build and deployment sequences automatically.

CommandBox task lifecycle hooks are preTask, postTask, onError, and aroundTask events that trigger automatically around target execution, allowing you to inject setup, teardown, and error handling logic into your task workflows.

Yes, you can define interdependent task targets in CommandBox by specifying dependencies, allowing the task runner to automatically compose and execute dependent build steps in the correct sequence.

Yes, CommandBox task automation supports file watching to trigger tasks on changes, async threading for concurrent execution, interactive progress bars, and shell integration for comprehensive workflow orchestration.

Pass named parameters to CommandBox tasks by defining them in your task.cfc target method signatures, then supply the values during the task run command to customize execution without modifying the task structure.

Handle errors in CFML task automation by implementing the onError lifecycle hook in your task.cfc, which intercepts execution failures and allows you to define custom recovery, logging, or cleanup logic for your workflow.