This Groovy and Grails training course is designed for Java developers who need to understand what Groovy and the Grails framework are and how to use them with today's systems and architectures. In this course, you will be introduced to the Groovy language. You will gain an understanding of how Groovy works and the Groovy language syntax. You will examine the Groovy syntax and the components and architecture of the framework. The combination of hands-on exercises and open discussion will help you quickly understand the Grails framework and how it increases productivity.
By attending Groovy and Grails workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Write applications using Groovy
- Groovy operations within the Java Virtual Machine
- Incorporate existing Java classes and libraries within Groovy applications
- Add new methods and member variable to existing Java or Groovy classes
- Role of closures within Groovy
- Groovy's simplified object configuration syntax
- Override operators for Groovy or Java classes
- Concept of Metaprogramming and how to leverage it to simplify application development
- Explore Groovy's Regular Expression syntax for easily managing String processing
- Write applications using Grails
- Grails operations within the context of Java, Spring, Hibernate, and other technologies
- Configure and run Grails applications
- Add new views and controllers
- Domain modeling and validators
- Work with controllers, data scopes, GSP, and filters
- Install and use plug-ins
The Groovy and Grails class is ideal for:
- Experienced developers who need to understand how and when to use Groovy in Java and J2EE applications