Groovy Programming
Introduction to Groovy
Get an overview of Groovy, a powerful, optionally-typed, and dynamic language for the Java platform. Learn about its features, how it integrates with Java, and why it's a great choice for scripting and building applications.
Getting Started with Groovy
Learn how to set up your Groovy development environment. Understand the basics of Groovy syntax, variables, and data types, and get hands-on experience writing simple Groovy scripts.
Groovy Syntax and Data Types
Dive into Groovy syntax and data types. Learn how to work with Groovy's concise syntax, dynamic typing, and built-in data structures such as lists, maps, and ranges.
Control Flow and Collections
Explore Groovy's control flow structures, including loops and conditional statements. Understand how to manipulate and iterate over collections using Groovy's powerful collection methods.
Closures and Functional Programming
Learn about closures in Groovy and how they enable functional programming techniques. Understand how to use closures for creating higher-order functions and managing code blocks efficiently.
Groovy and Java Integration
Discover how Groovy interacts with Java. Learn how to call Java code from Groovy, use Groovy classes in Java projects, and leverage Groovy's seamless integration with Java libraries and frameworks.
Testing Groovy Code
Understand best practices for testing Groovy code. Learn about Groovy's testing frameworks, including Spock, and how to write effective unit tests and integration tests for your Groovy applications.
Building Groovy Applications
Explore how to build and package Groovy applications. Learn about Groovy's support for scripting, building web applications, and creating command-line tools.
Groovy for Scripting and Automation
Learn how to use Groovy for scripting and automation tasks. Understand how to write scripts for automating repetitive tasks, managing system operations, and integrating with other tools and systems.
Advanced Groovy Techniques
Discover advanced Groovy techniques, including metaprogramming, domain-specific languages (DSLs), and working with Groovy's metaClass and AST transformations.
Hands-On Labs and Projects
Engage in hands-on labs and projects to apply your Groovy knowledge. Work on real-world scenarios to develop practical skills in scripting, building applications, and integrating with Java.
Groovy Programming Syllabus
1. Introduction to Groovy
- Overview of Groovy language
- History and background
- Installation and setup
- Basic syntax and structure
- Hello World program
- Variables and data types
- Operators and expressions
2. Control Structures
- Conditional statements (if, else, switch)
- Loops (for, while, do-while)
- Exception handling (try-catch, finally)
3. Functions and Methods
- Defining functions
- Parameters and return types
- Function overloading
- Closures and lambda expressions
- Higher-order functions
4. Collections and Data Structures
- Lists, maps, and sets
- Working with collections
- Iterating over collections
- Collection manipulation methods
- Collection streaming and filtering
5. Object-Oriented Programming in Groovy
- Classes and objects
- Inheritance and polymorphism
- Interfaces and abstract classes
- Access modifiers
- Overriding methods
- Groovy specific OOP features (traits, metaprogramming)
6. File Handling and I/O Operations
- Reading and writing files
- File manipulation
- Working with directories
- Serialization and deserialization
7. Groovy GDK (Groovy Development Kit)
- Introduction to GDK
- String handling and manipulation
- Regular expressions in Groovy
- Date and time manipulation
- Working with JSON and XML
8. Groovy Testing Frameworks
- Introduction to testing in Groovy
- Unit testing with Spock framework
- Mocking and stubbing
- Integration testing
9. Groovy Scripting and Automation
- Writing scripts in Groovy
- Groovy shell
- Scripting best practices
- Automating tasks with Groovy scripts
- Integration with other tools and platforms (e.g., Jenkins)
10. Groovy Web Development
- Introduction to web development with Groovy
- Groovy server pages (GSP)
- Building RESTful APIs with Groovy
- Using frameworks like Grails or Ratpack
11. Database Interaction
- Database connectivity in Groovy
- CRUD operations with GORM (Grails Object Relational Mapping)
- Working with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Transactions and data access patterns
12. Advanced Topics
- Metaprogramming and AST transformations
- Performance optimization techniques
- Groovy concurrency and parallelism
- Working with Groovy AST (Abstract Syntax Tree)
- Best practices and coding standards in Groovy
13. Advanced Groovy Syntax
- Advanced closure concepts
- Method pointers and method references
- Safe navigation operator (?.) and Elvis operator (?:)
- Spread operator (*) and the splat operator (..)
- Null-safe operators
- Advanced string interpolation and multiline strings
14. Metaprogramming in Groovy
- Introduction to metaprogramming
- Dynamic method invocation
- Expand Meta Class and Category classes
- Property and method interception
- AST transformations
- Metaprogramming use cases and best practices
15. Groovy DSLs (Domain Specific Languages)
- Introduction to DSLs
- Creating internal DSLs in Groovy
- Using closures and method delegation for DSLs
- Type checking and static compilation in DSLs
- DSL design patterns
- Examples of DSLs in Groovy (e.g., Gradle build scripts)
16. Advanced Functional Programming
- Functional programming concepts in Groovy
- Working with higher-order functions
- Currying and partial application
- Memoization and lazy evaluation
- Function composition and chaining
- Concurrency with functional programming
17. Groovy Performance Tuning
- Profiling and benchmarking Groovy code
- Understanding Groovy runtime optimizations
- Reducing memory usage and improving execution speed
- Compiler configuration for performance
- Caching and memoization techniques
- Advanced optimization tools and techniques
18. Advanced OOP Concepts
- Mixins and traits in-depth
- Advanced meta classes and metaprogramming in OOP
- Design patterns in Groovy
- Aspect-oriented programming (AOP) with Groovy
- Integrating Groovy with existing Java libraries and frameworks
- Dynamic vs. static typing in OOP design
19. Groovy and Microservices
- Introduction to microservices architecture
- Building microservices with Groovy and Grails
- Containerization with Docker
- Service discovery and orchestration with Kubernetes
- Monitoring and logging microservices
- Security considerations in microservices architecture
20. Groovy and Big Data
- Introduction to big data technologies
- Using Groovy for data processing and analysis
- Integration with Apache Spark and Hadoop
- Real-time data processing with Apache Kafka
- Machine learning with Groovy
- Data visualization with Grails and other tools
21. Reactive Programming with Groovy
- Introduction to reactive programming
- Using Reactor and RxGroovy libraries
- Asynchronous programming with Groovy
- Reactive streams and backpressure handling
- Integrating reactive programming with web applications
- Testing and debugging reactive code
22. Groovy for Android Development
- Introduction to Android development with Groovy
- Setting up Groovy for Android projects
- Building user interfaces with Groovy XML layouts
- Working with Android APIs and libraries
- Testing and debugging Groovy Android apps
- Performance optimization for Android with Groovy
23. Groovy for IoT (Internet of Things)
- Overview of IoT concepts and devices
- Using Groovy for IoT development
- Interfacing with sensors and actuators
- MQTT and other IoT protocols with Groovy
- Building IoT applications with Grails
- Security and privacy considerations in IoT with Groovy
24. Advanced Web Development with Grails
- Introduction to Grails framework
- Grails architecture and conventions
- Advanced controllers and services in Grails
- Using plugins and dependencies effectively
- RESTful APIs with Grails
- Grails security and authentication
Training
Basic Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Advanced Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Project Level Training
Duration : 1 Month
Total Training Period
Duration : 3 Months
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