Groovy for Domain-specific Languages : Extend and Enhance Your Java Applications with Domain-specific Scripting in Groovy

Extend and enhance your Java applications with domain-specific scripting in GroovyKey FeaturesBook DescriptionWhat you will learnFamiliarize yourself with Groovy scripting and work with Groovy closuresUse the metaprogramming features in Groovy to build mini languagesEmploy Groovy markup and builders to simplify application developmentFamiliarize yourself with Groovy markup and build your own Groovy buildersBuild effective DSLs with operator overloading, command chains, builders, and a host of other Groovy language featuresIntegrate Groovy with your Java and JVM based applicationsWho this book is forThis book is for Java software developers who have an interest in building domain scripting into their Java applications. No knowledge of Groovy is required, although it will be helpful. This book does not teach Groovy, but quickly introduces the basic ideas of Groovy. An experienced Java developer should have no problems with these and move quickly on to the more involved aspects of creating DSLs with Groovy. No experience of creating a DSL is required.