The Apache Grails Framework

A powerful Groovy-based web application framework for the JVM built on top of Spring Boot.

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

Aug 13 @ St. Louis Java User's Group (Gateway JUG): Full-Stack Simplicity Meets Agentic AI

Intro to Apache Grails 8 with James Fredley (VP & Chair, Apache Grails PMC)

Hybrid | Free | 6:30 PM CT
👉 https://t.co/h1gr0Az1od

[JobRunr @JobRunr]

Running background jobs on Grails? Two gotchas:

🪤 GORM owns the DataSource, JobRunr's auto-config cannot find it
🪤 Groovy closures ≠ Java SAM lambdas

New guide: both fixed, plus a full demo.

https://t.co/22BxXuv92X

#Grails #Groovy #Java #opensource

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

JobRunr + Grails just got a solid official guide + working sample app:

https://t.co/XLqAuYkjXv

https://t.co/2P1wVc1r4T

Quartz has been the default for years (it stalled ~2021 then revived recently), so many teams still stick with it.

JobRunr is an excellent modern option.

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

Grails has approximately 6,400 GitHub stars in total across all Grails-related repositories under these github orgs (grails/, grails-plugins/, gpc/, and apache/grails- repos). But they are very spread out.

Please help the project by staring the main repo: https://t.co/RVLsTdWDfv

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

There will be 4 Grails presentations plus many more Groovy presentations!

[Apache - The ASF @TheASF]

Planning to attend Community Over Code Glasgow 2026?

💸 Early bird: $500 (ends July 28)
💻 ASF committers: $250

168 sessions across AI, fintech, streaming, governance & more.

🎟️ Secure your spot: https://t.co/Jk6gSvb1Dv
🗞️ Learn more: https://t.co/Ib4v33HAUQ

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

The Apache Grails community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Grails 8.0.0-M1.

  The release notes are available here:
https://t.co/CJafQJYmnC

  Apache Grails website: https://t.co/3WFqii2rlF
  Download Links: https://t.co/iGbzBDdGgq

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

All the Grails Guides have been migrated over to the official Apache Grails site → https://t.co/yWtE3rXRMw

Even better news: the process for adding new guides has been completely overhauled and is now ridiculously simple and fast.
https://t.co/ev8fXJUVXC

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

A list of Apache Grails Application Properties will be available in future releases, you can preview it now on https://t.co/kOmeYs1NvC

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

https://t.co/aHrhVKDNkq

[James Fredley @JamesFredley]

Just wrapped my talk at @arcofai in Austin yesterday.

75 minutes on AI coding agents for full-stack Java dev in @jetbrains @intellijidea.

Here's what we covered...

AI coding agents aren't autocomplete anymore. They write entire features, generate tests, and produce docs. The shift is real and it's fast.

We did a live head-to-head: @GitHubCopilot vs @jetbrains Junie, running Claude, GPT, Gemini, and Grok side-by-side inside IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1. And then topped it off with an @opencode demo.

The stack I used: @springboot + @grailsframework. Why Grails? Groovy gives you ~30-40% better token efficiency vs pure Java. That matters a lot when you're hitting context limits.

We also got real about the pitfalls:
↳ Hallucinations inventing fake methods and plugins
↳ Context loss mid-session on large codebases
↳ Security risks from unreviewed AI commits
↳ Over-reliance leading to hidden tech debt

And I showed my GitHub contribution graph: 7,744 contributions in the last year. Agentic engineering acceleration is not theoretical.

The audience brought great energy and sharp questions. Austin did not disappoint. 🚀

Slides link in the comments 👇

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

@Rundeck @pagerduty https://t.co/nWJqNwbsR1

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

🚀 Grails Migration Win: 6 Months to 9 Days

Huge shoutout to Forrest Evans, Product Manager at @Rundeck at @pagerduty!

He crushed a full Grails 6 to 7 migration in just 9 days. The project was originally scoped for 6 months with big costs!

Have you upgraded to Grails 7 yet?

[arcofai @arcofai]

AI coding agents, unfiltered & in action.

Join @JamesFredley to see real IntelliJ workflows on Spring Boot + Grails with GitHub Copilot & JetBrains Junie—covering prompt engineering, pitfalls & which LLMs work best for Java.

https://t.co/Nu7Gey3qFm

🎟️ https://t.co/BFkGZk7e0d

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

A great update on Grails 7 & 8 and the move to ASF.

[Guillaume Laforge @glaforge]

Interesting read on @foojayio about the current state of the @grailsframework, at @TheASF
Written by @spoole167 interviewing @JamesFredley
https://t.co/L1OvVlNHWe

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

For Community Over Code Glasgow 2026, The Groovy track is seeking talks about Apache Groovy, Apache Grails, Apache Geb, the Spock testing framework, Gradle, and other technologies in the broader Groovy ecosystem.

You can submit your talk here:
https://t.co/JtYNoLi9Bn

[Paul King @paulk_asert]

The Community over Code Glasgow CFP (October 11-14, 2026) closes soon.

The Groovy track is seeking talks about @ApacheGroovy, @grailsframework, Geb, @spockframework, Gradle, and other technologies in Groovy ecosystem. Plus there are 15 other tracks.

https://t.co/SR5WMMUcmP

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

Call for Presentations for Community:
Over Code Glasgow (October 11–14, 2026) is now open!
https://t.co/xNDiZERKSi

• Groovy/Grails

Submission deadline: March 20, 2026 at 23:59 UTC
Community Over Code: https://t.co/1VoDgW1jph

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

Grails 7.0.8 has been released!
Detailed upgrade instructions are available here:
https://t.co/jOPY1r5tNT
The release notes are available here:
https://t.co/82PJvwaPr1

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

The 02/25/2026 weekly Grails meeting will be focused on Grails 8 architecture.

Meeting Notes: including agendas and past discussions: https://t.co/zTQkq6YUdz

Weekly Summaries: These are sent via email to the Apache Grails dev mailing list: https://t.co/g45h5Rre0g.

[The Apache Grails Framework @grailsframework]

Apache Grails @ Arc of AI: Austin, TX • April 13 - 16, 2026

[arcofai @arcofai]

AI coding agents, unfiltered & in action.

Join @JamesFredley to see real IntelliJ workflows on Spring Boot + Grails with GitHub Copilot & JetBrains Junie—covering prompt engineering, pitfalls & which LLMs work best for Java.

https://t.co/Nu7Gey3qFm

🎟️ https://t.co/BFkGZk7e0d