The document discusses AST (Abstract Syntax Tree) transformations in Groovy, which allow modifying code structure at compile time. It covers the standard AST transformations included in Groovy, how to build local and global AST transformations, and additional tools for working with ASTs. The speaker is an experienced Java and Groovy developer who is a Groovy committer and project lead for the Griffon framework.
2. ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Java developer since the beginning
True believer in Open Source
Groovy committer since 2007
Project lead of the Griffon framework
Currently working for