September 2015
Intermediate to advanced
386 pages
8h 3m
English
Overview
Groovy for Domain-Specific Languages, Second Edition is your guide to creating robust mini-languages using Groovy. Through practical examples and step-by-step instructions, this book introduces you to the world of DSLs, giving you the tools to build custom, problem-focused scripting solutions integrated with Java and JVM-based applications.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand Groovy's fundamentals and scripting capabilities.
- Master Groovy's metaprogramming features including closures and ASTs.
- Utilize Groovy builders and markup for seamless application structuring.
- Learn to create and leverage custom operators and command chains in Groovy.
- Integrate Groovy DSLs effectively with Java projects.
Author(s)
None Dearle, an experienced developer and advocate for practical coding standards, brings years of expertise in JVM-based languages to this detailed exploration of Groovy DSLs. Dearle emphasizes real-world applications and teaches in a way that empowers readers to implement what they've learned directly into their projects. Their approach is methodical and example-driven, making even the complex seem accessible.
Who is it for?
This book is tailored for Java developers eager to expand their toolkit with Groovy-based DSLs. Whether you're a seasoned coder or a beginner in Groovy, this book bridges the gap by gradually introducing concepts from the basics to advanced topics like AST transformations. If you're looking to make your Java applications more versatile and elegant using Groovy, this book will guide you every step of the way.
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