<DIV><p>Groovy, the brand-new language for the Java platform, brings to Java many of the features that have made Ruby popular. <i>Groovy in Action</i> is a comprehensive guide to Groovy programming, introducing Java developers to the new dynamic features that Groovy provides. To bring you <i>Groovy in Action</i>, Manning again went to the source by working with a team of expert authors including both members and the Manager of the Groovy Project team. The result is the true definitive guide to the new Groovy language.</p><p> <i>Groovy in Action</i> introduces Groovy by example, presenting lots of reusable code while explaining the underlying concepts. Java developers new to Groovy find a smooth transition into the dynamic programming world. Groovy experts gain a solid reference that challenges them to explore Groovy deeply and creatively.</p><p> Because Groovy is so new, most readers will be learning it from scratch. <i>Groovy in Action</i> quickly moves through the Groovy basics, including:<br></p> Simple and collective Groovy data types Working with Closures and Groovy Control Structures Dynamic Object Orientation, Groovy style<p> Readers are presented with rich and detailed examples illustrating Groovy's enhancements to Java, including<br></p>How to Work with Builders and the GDK Database programming with Groovy<p> <i>Groovy in Action</i> then demonstrates how to Integrate Groovy with XML, and provides,<br></p>Tips and Tricks Unit Testing and Build Support Groovy on Windows<p> An additional bonus is a chapter dedicated to Grails, the Groovy Web Application Framework.</p><p> Early PDF chapters of <i>Groovy in Action</i> are available from the Manning Early Access Program (MEAP) at . As part of this program, readers can also discuss the early manuscript with the author and help shape the manuscript as it's being developed by joining the Author Forum.</p></div>