HIGHLIGHT
Grails is getting very hot! This Groovy-based web framework offers all the ease
and flexibility of Rails with the full power and support of Java via the Groovy
language.
DESCRIPTION
For web developers used to wrestling with Java and XML, Grails is a breath of
fresh air. Developers are instantly productive, picking up all the benefits of the
Ruby-based Rails framework without giving up any of the power of Java.
Grails in Action is a comprehensive look at Grails for Java developers. It covers
the nuts and bolts of the core Grails components and is jam-packed with
tutorials, techniques, and insights from the trenches.
The book starts with an overview of Grails and how it can help you get your web
dev mojo back. Then it walks readers through a Twitter-style social networking
appbuilt in Grails, of coursewhere they implement high-interest features
like mashups, AJAX/JSON, animation effects, full text search, rounded corners,
and lots of visual goodness. The book also covers using Grails with existing Java
technology, like Spring, Hibernate, and EJBs.
KEY POINTS
High-profile authors are leaders in the Groovy/Grails community
Grails is driving adoption of Groovy in the same way Rails drove
adoption of Ruby
Groovy is very easy for a Java developer to learn, which makes Grails
an obvious choice for web development
