Groovy = Java Technology+ Ruby + Python for the JVM
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Groovy is a new dynamic, object-oriented scripting language for the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that feels like a mixture of Ruby, Python, and Java technology. It gives you the expressive power of Ruby, the simplicity of Python, and direct access to the (enhanced) JDK software and all existing Java technology-based code. You can declare variable, argument, and method types if you want static typing or simply leave them off to go fully dynamic. Better yet, use static typing just when you need it, such as when you want to integrate heavily with existing Java technology code.

Using one of Groovy's most powerful features, called Groovy Markup, is a way to concisely define just about any hierarchical structure directly in your code. This session shows you how to take advantage of Groovy Markup and much more as the presentation introduces the language in the context of typical applications. It shows you how to build a Swing GUI, execute Ant scripts in-line, access a database, read and write XML, and do more in just a few lines of code.

You'll leave the session with everything you need to know to start programming in the Groovyest scripting language ever.

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Java programming language and any scripting language, such as Ruby or Python, would be helpful.

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