This Groovy Programming training is designed to help participants master Groovy for building powerful, concise, and flexible applications on the JVM. The course covers Groovy syntax, dynamic and static typing, object-oriented and functional programming features, scripting, working with Java interoperability, building automation scripts, and integrating Groovy with popular frameworks and tools. Participants will gain hands-on experience to write expressive Groovy code for development, testing, automation, and DevOps use cases.

• Understand the syntax, scripting capabilities, and core programming concepts of Groovy for application and automation development.
• Set up and configure the Groovy environment, development tools, and project dependencies for programming tasks.
• Design scripts, classes, methods, and reusable program components using Groovy development approaches.
• Implement object-oriented programming, collections, file handling, and dynamic scripting workflows effectively.
• Debug, test, and optimize Groovy applications for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Build scalable, reusable, and production-ready scripts and applications using Groovy programming best practices.

 • Java developers learning Groovy
 • Test automation engineers using Groovy
 • DevOps and build engineers
 • Script developers and automation professionals
 • Software engineers working with JVM technologies

 • Basic knowledge of Java or JVM-based languages
 • Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts
 • Basic understanding of programming fundamentals

 • Writing Groovy scripts and applications
 • Understanding Groovy syntax and language features
 • Using dynamic and static typing
 • Interoperating Groovy with Java code
 • Building automation and scripting solutions
 • Using Groovy for testing and build automation
 • Applying functional programming concepts in Groovy
 • Structuring Groovy-based projects

By the end of this training, participants will be able to confidently write Groovy scripts and applications for development, automation, and JVM-based projects. Learners will gain strong skills in Groovy language features, Java interoperability, and automation use cases, enabling them to apply Groovy effectively in enterprise and DevOps environments.

Introduction to Groovy & Environment Setup
 • What is Groovy and where it is used
 • Installing Groovy and development tools
 • Running Groovy scripts
 • Groovy vs Java comparison

Groovy Language Basics
 • Groovy syntax and conventions
 • Variables and data types
 • Strings and GStrings
 • Operators and expressions

Control Structures & Closures
 • Conditional statements
 • Looping constructs
 • Introduction to closures
 • Using closures effectively

Collections & Working with Data
 • Lists, maps, and ranges
 • Collection methods and iteration
 • Filtering and transforming collections
 • Common Groovy collection patterns

Object-Oriented Programming in Groovy
 • Classes and objects in Groovy
 • Properties and methods
 • Constructors and inheritance
 • Traits and mixins basics

Dynamic Features & Metaprogramming Basics
 • Dynamic method handling
 • MethodMissing and propertyMissing
 • Expando and dynamic properties
 • Introduction to metaprogramming concepts

Static Compilation & Type Checking
 • Using @CompileStatic
 • Static type checking
 • Performance considerations
 • When to use static vs dynamic typing

Groovy and Java Interoperability
 • Calling Java code from Groovy
 • Using Java libraries in Groovy
 • Writing Groovy code for Java projects
 • Best practices for mixed projects

Scripting & Automation with Groovy
 • Writing automation scripts
 • File and system operations
 • Command-line Groovy scripts
 • Scheduling and task automation basics

Groovy for Testing & Build Tools
 • Introduction to Spock framework
 • Writing tests in Groovy
 • Using Groovy with Gradle
 • Build automation basics

Working with JSON, XML & APIs
 • Parsing and generating JSON
 • Working with XML
 • Consuming REST APIs
 • Handling API responses

Performance & Best Practices
 • Optimizing Groovy scripts
 • Memory and performance considerations
 • Writing maintainable Groovy code
 • Coding standards and conventions

Enterprise Groovy Project Workshop
 • Building a complete Groovy-based solution
 • Integrating Groovy with Java applications
 • Applying automation and scripting patterns
 • Final project review and best practices

• Groovy Setup & Programming Fundamentals
• Syntax, Variables & Control Flow Management
• Functions, Classes & Object-Oriented Programming
• Collections, File Handling & Dynamic Scripting
• Testing, Debugging & Performance Optimization
• End-to-End Groovy Application Development Project

Participants will be evaluated through hands-on Groovy scripting labs, practical automation exercises, instructor-led code reviews, and a final project-based assessment focused on building real-world Groovy solutions.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive an AcadNXT Certificate of Completion for Groovy Programming. This digital, verifiable certification validates practical Groovy development and automation skills and can be shared on LinkedIn and included in professional profiles to enhance career credibility.