Groovy brings you the best of both worlds: a flexible, highly
productive, agile, dynamic language that runs on the rich framework of
the Java Platform. Groovy preserves the Java semantics and extends the
JDK to give you true dynamic language capabilities. Programming Groovy
2 will help you, the experienced Java developer, learn and take
advantage of the latest version of this rich dynamic language. You'll go
from the basics of Groovy to the latest advances in the language,
including options for type checking, tail-call and memoization
optimizations, compile time metaprogramming, and fluent interfaces to
create DSLs.
You don't have to leave the rich Java Platform to take advantage of
Groovy. Groovy preserves Java's semantics and extends the JDK, so
programming in Groovy feels like the Java language has been augmented;
it's like working with a lighter, more elegant Java. If you're an
experienced Java developer who wants to learn how Groovy works, you'll
find exactly what you need in this book.
You'll start with the fundamentals of programming in Groovy and how it
works with Java, and then you'll explore advanced concepts such as unit
testing with mock objects, using Builders, working with databases and
XML, and creating DSLs. You'll master Groovy's powerful yet complex
run-time and compile-time metaprogramming features.
Much has evolved in the Groovy language since the publication of the
first edition of Programming Groovy. Programming Groovy 2 will help
you learn and apply Groovy's new features. Creating DSLs is easier now,
and Groovy's already-powerful metaprogramming facilities have improved
even more. You'll see how to work with closures, including tail call
optimization and memoization. The book also covers Groovy's new static
compilation feature.
Whether you're learning the basics of the language or interested in
getting proficient with the new features, Programming Groovy 2 has you
covered.
What You Need
To work on the examples in the book you need Groovy 2.0.5 and Java JDK 5
or higher.
