Groovy Scripting on the JVM

Groovy is a dynamic language for the JVM; it’s like a super version of Java. For Java programmers, it offers a syntax that closely resembles (in some cases exactly resembles) Java, but offers many improvements that not only greatly simplify code but also provide an enriched environment with many productivity features. In many cases, such features are promised in Java versions 7, 8 or up, but they are available today in Groovy.

This workshop will introduce attendees to Groovy, cover writing their first programs, run through a whirlwind tour of the basic language features, including data types, regex handling, XML processing, databases, graphics, file processing, build tasks, using Closures, testing and more.

The tutorial will also talk about the pros and cons of using Groovy, available tool support, great ways to introduce Groovy intro your project, what practices may change if you adopt Groovy, and briefly compare Groovy with other JVM languages.

About Paul King

Paul King, a member of the OCI Groovy team, leads ASERT, an organization based in Brisbane, Australia, which provides software development, training, and mentoring services to customers looking to embrace new technologies, harness best practices, and innovate. He has been contributing to open source projects for nearly 20 years and is an active committer on numerous projects, including Groovy. Paul speaks at international conferences, publishes in software magazines and journals, and is a co-author of Manning's best-seller, Groovy in Action.

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