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Groovy Training



ABOUT


The Groovy Training offered by DevOpsConsulting.in is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of Groovy, a powerful and dynamic programming language that integrates seamlessly with Java. This course is tailored for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who are looking to leverage Groovy’s capabilities for scripting, automation, and building robust applications. The training covers the core features and syntax of Groovy, including its object-oriented and functional programming capabilities. Participants will learn how to write concise and expressive code, utilize Groovy’s extensive libraries, and integrate Groovy with existing Java projects. The course also explores advanced topics such as domain-specific languages (DSLs), Groovy’s integration with popular frameworks, and best practices for writing maintainable and efficient Groovy scripts.



We provide job oriented training in the area of Software Configuration management, Build and Release Engineering and DevOps domain . Candidates with engineering or software background and looking to either start or change their career to Build and Release Engineering, would benefit most from this training. This course offered online around the globe which include India, USA, Europe, Australia, Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai and Hydrabad. Instructor is an expert in Software configuration management, Build and release engineering and DevOps with more than 10 years industry experience in India.


COURSE OBJECTIVES


The Course Objectives for the Groovy Training at DevOpsConsulting.in are designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Groovy and its practical applications. The main objectives include:


  • Understand Groovy Fundamentals: Introduce participants to the core features of Groovy, including its syntax, data types, and control structures. Ensure a solid foundation in how Groovy differs from and complements Java.
  • Master Groovy Syntax: Teach participants how to write efficient and expressive Groovy code, leveraging its concise syntax and dynamic capabilities to streamline development tasks.
  • Utilize Groovy Libraries: Equip participants with knowledge of Groovy’s extensive libraries and APIs, enabling them to perform a wide range of tasks from file handling to network communication.
  • Integrate Groovy with Java: Demonstrate how to integrate Groovy with existing Java applications, including calling Java code from Groovy and vice versa, to enhance and extend Java-based systems.
  • Develop Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs): Introduce participants to the concept of domain-specific languages and guide them in creating DSLs using Groovy for more expressive and targeted coding solutions.
  • Implement Groovy Scripts: Provide hands-on experience with scripting tasks, such as automation and build processes, to show how Groovy can be used to simplify and enhance operational workflows.
  • Explore Groovy Frameworks: Familiarize participants with popular Groovy frameworks and tools, such as Grails, to build robust and scalable web applications and services.
  • Apply Best Practices: Teach best practices for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Groovy code, including techniques for debugging and performance optimization.
  • Hands-On Practice: Engage participants in practical exercises and projects that reinforce learning and provide real-world experience in applying Groovy to solve development challenges.
  • Prepare for Real-World Use: Ensure that participants are ready to apply their Groovy skills in real-world scenarios, contributing effectively to development and automation projects in their professional roles.

PRE-REQUISITES


For the Groovy Training at DevOpsConsulting.in, participants should meet the following pre-requisites:


  • Basic Programming Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of programming concepts and principles is essential. Familiarity with basic programming constructs such as variables, loops, and functions will help participants grasp Groovy’s syntax and features more effectively.
  • Experience with Java: Prior experience with Java is highly recommended, as Groovy is designed to integrate seamlessly with Java. Understanding Java’s object-oriented programming model will facilitate learning Groovy’s additional features and capabilities.
  • Familiarity with Command-Line Interfaces: Comfort with using the command line is beneficial, as participants may need to run Groovy scripts and manage development tools via terminal commands.
  • Basic Understanding of Scripting: Knowledge of scripting languages or experience with automation tasks will be helpful for understanding Groovy’s role in scripting and automation.

FEATURES


The Features of the Groovy Training at DevOpsConsulting.in are designed to provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. Key features include:


  • Comprehensive Curriculum: The training covers a broad range of Groovy topics, from basic syntax and core concepts to advanced features like domain-specific languages (DSLs) and integration with Java.
  • Hands-On Labs: Participants engage in practical exercises and projects that provide real-world experience with Groovy. These labs help solidify understanding and apply Groovy concepts to practical scenarios.
  • Expert Instruction: The course is led by experienced instructors who offer insights from their real-world experience with Groovy, providing guidance and answering questions to enhance the learning experience.
  • Interactive Learning: The training includes interactive elements such as discussions, Q&A sessions, and group activities, encouraging active participation and deeper exploration of the material.
  • Real-World Applications: The course features case studies and examples that illustrate how Groovy is used in real-world scenarios, helping participants understand its practical applications and benefits.
  • Integration with Java: Participants learn how to effectively integrate Groovy with Java, leveraging Groovy’s features to enhance and extend Java applications.
  • Best Practices: The training emphasizes best practices for writing clean, maintainable, and efficient Groovy code, including tips for debugging and performance optimization.
  • Certification Preparation: For those pursuing certification, the course includes preparation materials and practice exams to help participants succeed in their certification goals.
  • Flexible Delivery Options: The training can be offered in various formats, including in-person, virtual, or hybrid, to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.
  • Post-Training Support: Participants have access to additional resources and support after the course, including documentation and expert advice, to assist with ongoing learning and implementation of Groovy.

AGENDA


Perl Quick-Start Guide for Experienced Programmers

  • Hello World
  • Counting lines in a file
  • Using a loop in Perl
  • Using subroutines in Perl
  • Using Perl's documentation

General Syntax

  • Understanding how Perl uses whitespace
  • Terminating statements with semicolons
  • Creating comments
  • Best practices for formatting code

Variables and Values

  • Understanding values and variables
  • Declaring numeric variables
  • Declaring character string variables
  • Declaring lists and arrays
  • Pulling slices from arrays
  • Understanding hashes and associative arrays
  • Getting value pairs using the each function
  • Understanding the undef value

Statements and Blocks

  • Assigning values to variables
  • Using statements and expressions
  • Combining statements into blocks
  • Understanding scope

Conditional Statements

  • Understanding conditional statements
  • Creating conditionals with if
  • Extending conditionals with else
  • Extending conditionals with elsif
  • Building if statements with postfix conditionals
  • Creating negative conditionals with unless
  • Using the ternary conditional operator

Loops

  • Understanding loops
  • Creating loops with while
  • Creating loops with until
  • Iterating lists with foreach
  • Iterating lists with for
  • Using loop control statements
  • Building loops with postfix statements

Special Variables

  • Understanding special variables
  • Using special variables
  • Working with special file handles
  • Using special constants

Operators

  • Performing basic math with arithmetic operators
  • Creating conditionals with comparison operators
  • Combining conditionals with logical operators
  • Reading file metadata with file test operators
  • Creating a sequence with the range operator
  • Combining strings with the concatenation operator
  • Streamlining strings with quote operators
  • Understanding operator precedence

Regular Expressions

  • Understanding regular expressions
  • Searching and replacing text with regular expressions
  • Extracting matches with parentheses
  • Matching wildcards
  • Matching classes of characters
  • Creating arrays with split

Subroutines

  • Understanding subroutines
  • Defining and calling subroutines
  • Using arguments with subroutines
  • Understanding scope and "my" variables
  • Returning values from a subroutine

References and Data Structures

  • Understanding values and references
  • Defining array references
  • Defining hash references
  • Building mixed data structures

File I/O

  • Understanding streams and files
  • Using file handles
  • Using the object-oriented interface for handling files
  • Working with binary files

Built-In Functions

  • Manipulating strings with built-in functions
  • Working with numbers
  • Manipulating lists and arrays with built-in functions
  • Retrieving and formatting time

Modules

  • Leveraging code with modules
  • Understanding object-oriented and procedural modules
  • Creating modules
  • Understanding object and instance data
  • Installing modules from CPAN on Mac and Unix
  • Installing modules from CPAN on Windows

Documentation with POD

  • Understanding POD
  • Documenting with POD
  • Exploring a POD document

New Features in Perl 5.10

  • Using Perl 5.10
  • Displaying text with say
  • Selecting from multiple choices with given and when
  • Keeping persistent variables with state

Exploring Web Development

  • Exploring CGI
  • Using a database
  • Developing a module library