Groovy Programming

Groovy Programming is an introduction to the Java-based scripting language of Groovy. Groovy has much in common with popular scripting languages such as Perl, Python, and Ruby, but is written in a Java-like syntax. And, unlike these other languages, Groovy is sanctioned by the Java community for use on the Java platform. Java Application Programmer Interfaces (APIs). This means that Groovy can integrate seamlessly with written applications in Java, while avoiding the complexities of the full Java language. This bare-bones structure also means Groovy can be used as an introduction to Java and to programming in general. Its simpler constructions and modern origins make it an ideal language.
This book introduces Groovy's potential as a learning tool. Case studies and exercises are included, along with a few programming examples. The book begins assuming a great familiarity with GUI builders, Groovlets, Unit Testing, and Groovy SQL.

* The first comprehensive book on Groovy programming and scripts for Java is fast and easy

* Written by leading software engineers and acclaimed computing instructors

* Offers lessons, examples, code samples, detailed case studies, and exercises for self-study, and a companion website with a Windows-based Groovy editor

Preface; Chapter 1: Groovy; Chapter 2: Numbers and Expressions; Chapter 3: Strings and Regular Expressions; Chapter 4: Lists, Maps and Ranges; Chapter 5: Simple Input and Output; Chapter 6: Case Study: A Library Application (Modeling); Chapter 7: Methods; Chapter 8: Flow of Control; Chapter 9: Closures; Chapter 10: Files; Chapter 11: Case Study: A Library Application (Methods); Chapter 12: Classes; Chapter 13: Case Study: A Library Application (Objects); Chapter 14: Specialization; Chapter 15: Unit Testing (JUnit); Chapter 16: Case Study: A Library Application (Specialization); Chapter 17: Persistence; Chapter 18: Case Study: A Library Application (Persistence); Chapter 19: XML Builders and Parsers; Chapter 20: GUI Builders; Chapter 21: Template Engines; Chapter 22: Case Study: A Library Application (GUI); Chapter 23: Server Side Programming; Chapter 24: Case Study: A Library Application (Web); Chapter 25: Epilogue; Bibliography; Appendix A: Software Distribution; Appendix B: Groovy; Appendix C: More on Numbers and Expressions; Appendix D: More on Strings and Regular Expressions; Appendix E: More on Lists, Maps and Ranges; Appendix F: More on Simple Input and Output; Appendix G: More on Methods; Appendix H: More on Closures; Appendix I: More on Classes; Appendix J: Advanced Closures; Appendix K: More on Builders; Appendix L: More on GUI Builders; index