Groovy and Grails in the Enterprise

Dynamic languages running on the Java Virtual Machine are starting to gain traction for software development, specifically for large enterprise projects. This session explores obstacles to introducing dynamic languages into the enterprise, example applications that can ease the way, and issues surrounding integrating a dynamic language to Java projects. Using several code examples that demonstrate the power of using a dynamic language like Jruby or Groovy, attendees will gain insight into how dynamic languages are making in-roads to the enterprise. This session focuses on non-GUI related usages – whereas most people think of dynamic languages for Web development.
The target audience for this session is enterprise developers and enterprise architects.

Dynamic Languages for the JVM for the enterprise
Why even bother using a dynamic language when Java works for me?
When's the right time to use a dynamic language?
Where's the right place to start using a dynamic language?
Obstacles you'll face: political, developer training, integration
Aren't dynamic languages just good for Web stuff?
Examples of dynamic languages in the enterprise
Code demo: sophisticated scripting on the JVM – building integrating with databases and messaging (JMS)

About Pratik Patel

Pratik Patel is a Java Champion and developer advocate at Azul Systems and has written 3 books on programming (Java, Cloud and OSS). An all around software and hardware nerd with experience in the healthcare, telecom, financial services, and startup sectors. He's also a co-organizer of the Atlanta Java User Group and North Atlanta JavaScript meetup, frequent speaker at tech events, and master builder of nachos.

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