This course teaches experienced Java developers how to write programs in Groovy that simplify, enhance, and expand their existing systems.

Groovy Training Objectives

• Understand how dynamic languages differ from languages like Java or C#
• Work with Groovy closures
• Use Groovy control structures
• Build object-oriented programs in Groovy
• Use Groovy builders to reduce complexity
• Access databases using Groovy
• Process XML files in Groovy
• Write unit tests in Groovy
• Access Java classes from Groovy, and vice versa
• Build a simple web application using Grails

View SkillBuilders instructor Ken Kousen, Ph.D.'s presentation at SunGard Higher Education
Technology Association (SETA) Portsmouth on November 8:
Groovy and Grails for SunGard Banner Developers (free registration required).

Watch our free online training videos with instructor Ken Kousen, Ph.D.:
Groovy for Java Developers
Rapid Development with the Grails Platform
(WMV video; free registration required).