Category: tutorial Posted on: May 03, 2007 9:11 PM

Steve Holmes posted a step-by-step guide to building the latest and greatest Groovy support into IntelliJ. Early feedback to the JetBrains folks is the best thing you can do to make this plug-in valuable to everyone. Enjoy.

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Category: tutorial Posted on: May 03, 2007 9:21 AM

Marc Palmer, Grails committer, shows you how to use Growl to send you notifications when key Grails event occur. This tip is OS X specific, but I'm sure you can use it as inspiration for other platforms. See http://growl.info/ for more information.

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Category: event Posted on: May 02, 2007 9:56 AM

If you're going to be in San Francisco for JavaOne, the G2One party on Monday night is not to be missed. Come for the free drinks and appetizers. Stay to hear the experts talk about what Groovy and Grails can do today, and where it is going.

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Category: news Posted on: May 01, 2007 1:18 PM

The press release says it best: "Hot on the heels of the Groovy 1.1-beta-1 release, the Grails team are pleased to announce the release of Grails 0.5." Many new features have been added, including custom URL mapping and Command objects.

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Category: news Posted on: May 01, 2007 1:13 PM

Four months after 1.0 final was released, Groovy 1.1-beta-1 is out. The biggest changes you'll see is support for Java5-style annotations. See the linked article for more details.

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Category: tutorial Posted on: Apr 30, 2007 6:21 PM

Some guy named Scott Davis posts step-by-step instructions for getting readline support enabled in groovysh on the Mac. With a bit of minor tweaking, they should work on Linux as well. Windows users need not read this -- they already have command history.

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Category: tutorial Posted on: Apr 30, 2007 3:27 PM

Chanwit Kaewkasi demonstrates running Groovy on .NET. File under: "Because I can, that's why"... (wink)

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Category: tutorial Posted on: Apr 30, 2007 2:47 PM

Alexandru Popescu posts about his experience using Groovy Mocks and Stubs for unit testing.

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Category: tutorial Posted on: Apr 26, 2007 6:57 AM

Earlier, I posted on how to get Bash tab-completion working. Devilelephant shows you how to do the same using Z-Shell.

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Category: tutorial Posted on: Apr 26, 2007 6:50 AM

Ramon Ramos shows you how to add Groovy support to NetBeans in 4 steps.

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IQ Option Unites with United Autosports and AboutGroovy

I am the creator and owner of AboutGroovy, a platform that celebrates digital creativity, design trends, and modern cultural expressions. Recently, I learned that IQ Option is joining forces with United Autosports and extending its vision into new partnerships. For me, this is not just business news—it’s an inspiring story about how different worlds, from finance to motorsport to creative media, can merge.

IQ Option and the Power of Strategic Partnerships

As announced in iq option press coverage, the platform has become the official online trading partner of United Autosports, the dynamic UK racing team partnered with McLaren Automotive. The collaboration emphasizes shared values: precision, strategy, and adaptability—traits that resonate both on the racing track and in the financial markets.

In fact, iqoption branding will be featured across endurance racing events, including FIA World Endurance Championship, Asian Le Mans Series, and the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. Beyond visibility, this partnership brings interactive campaigns, VIP access, and unique brand experiences to both traders and motorsport enthusiasts.

How United Autosports Reflects Discipline and Innovation

Founded by Zak Brown and Richard Dean, United Autosports has built a reputation as one of the most resilient teams in global endurance racing. Their achievements include multiple Le Mans victories and championships in European and Asian series. This culture of discipline and bold strategy makes them the perfect counterpart for IQ Option’s philosophy.

Where AboutGroovy Comes Into Play

At AboutGroovy, my mission is to explore how culture, creativity, and technology intersect. The link between racing and trading offers a fascinating parallel to creative design:

Field Core Skills Overlap with Creativity
Motorsport Speed, precision, teamwork Dynamic visuals, storytelling in motion
Trading Risk management, timing, analysis Designing data dashboards, visual clarity
Creative Media (AboutGroovy) Design, cultural aesthetics, innovation Bringing abstract concepts to life visually

Ideas for Cross-Industry Inspiration

  • Design projects inspired by racing aesthetics combined with market analytics.
  • Collaborative events showcasing live art, trading simulations, and motorsport themes.
  • Content series comparing creativity in art, finance, and endurance racing strategies.

Why This Partnership Inspires My Work

As the owner of AboutGroovy, I see this as more than a sponsorship deal—it’s a case study in interdisciplinary creativity. Racing teaches us about endurance, finance teaches us about risk, and design teaches us about communication. Together, these disciplines create a narrative about ambition, adaptation, and innovation.

Conclusion

Ultimately, the collaboration between iqoption and United Autosports mirrors the principles I apply to AboutGroovy: staying adaptable, embracing innovation, and pushing boundaries. I am proud to say that IQ Option is now also a sponsor of AboutGroovy, reinforcing our commitment to merge culture, design, and strategic vision into one bold creative journey.

Sponsors: No Fluff, Just Stuff

Learn more:
Chp. 1, Chp. 2
Groovy in Action
Chp. 1
The Definitive Guide to Grails
Groovy Programming