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The Advanced Groovy training course is designed to demonstrate how to use the advanced features of Groovy in a Java environment.

The course begins by examining how Groovy seamlessly integrates with existing Java code and extends familiar classes like Strings, Lists, and Maps. Next, it analyzes File Input/Output (I/O), Extensible Markup Language (XML) manipulation and database integration. The course concludes by illustrating the networking capabilities of Groovy that dramatically reduce the amount of code that developers need to write.

Purpose
Learn how to use the advanced features of Groovy in a Java environment.
Audience
Java developers looking to drastically reduce the amount of code they need to write.
Role
Software Developer - Technical Manager - Web Developer
Skill Level
Intermediate
Style
Fast Track - Targeted Topic - Workshops
Duration
2 Days
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  • Productivity Objectives:
    • Review the fundamental principles of the Groovy language
    • Explain the importance of Mopping and MetaProgramming
    • List and describe multiple methodologies within XML
    • Query databases using Groovy
    • Create basic tests using Groovy
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What You'll Learn

In the Advanced Groovy training course, you'll learn:

  • Quick Groovy Review
    • Basic Types
    • Types
    • Operator Methods
    • Strings, GroovyStrings
    • Decorate Collections
    • Set up a Projects in Gradle
    • Get Gradle Projects on Eclipse
    • Get Gradle Projects on IDEA
  • Mopping and MetaProgramming
    • GroovyObjects
    • Query Methods
    • Interceptions
    • Categories
    • ExpandoMetaClasses
    • Mixins
    • Dynamic Classes and Objects
    • Compile Time Programming Metaprogramming
  • Working with XML
    • Review of XML concepts
    • Parse XML with XmlParser
    • Slurp XML with XmlSlurper
    • GPath vs XPath
    • Generate XML
    • Generate XML with MarkupBuilder
    • Generate XML with StreamingMarkupBuilder
  • Database Development
    • Utilize Groovy to query databases
    • Export Database content using Groovy and XML
    • Object-rational database development
  • Testing
    • Review of JUnit and testing concepts
    • Integrate Groovy with JUnit
    • Determine code coverage with Cobertura
    • Work with Mock Objects
    • Mock with Maps, Expando, Groovy Mock Library, Categories and Expando
    • Test with Spock
Real-world content

Project-focused demos and labs using your tool stack and environment, not some canned "training room" lab.

Expert Practitioners

Industry experts that bring their battle scars into the classroom.

Experiential Learning

More coding than lecture, coupled with architectural and design discussions.

Fully Customized

One-size-fits-all doesn't apply to training teams. That's where we come in!

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