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<p>We have just released Groovy-Eclipse 2.1.0.RC2.  This release includes a number of exciting new features and fixes for over <a href="http://jira.codehaus.org/secure/IssueNavigator.jspa?reset=true&amp;jqlQuery=project+%3D+GRECLIPSE+AND+resolution+in+%28Fixed%2C+%22Won%27t+Fix%22%2C+Duplicate%2C+Incomplete%2C+%22Cannot+Reproduce%22%2C+%22Not+A+Bug%22%29+AND+fixVersion+in+%28%222.1.0Release%22%2C+%222.1.0RC2%22%2C+%222.1.0RC1%22%29+ORDER+BY+updated+DESC">50 jira issues</a>.  For this release, we have focussed on the Eclipse 3.6 stream of Groovy-Eclipse, and are continuing to maintain the 3.5 stream.  You can download the milestone releases here:</p>

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<p><code><a href="http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.6/">http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.6/</a></code></p></td></tr></table>

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<p><code><a href="http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.5/">http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.5/</a></code></p></td></tr></table>

<p>In this release, we have focussed on the inferencing engine and content assist.</p>

<h3>Outline</h3>
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<h3>Compatibility</h3>

<p>Groovy-Eclipse 2.1.0 includes Groovy 1.7.5 and is installable on Eclipse 3.5.2, 3.6.0, and 3.6.1.</p>

<h3>Update site zips</h3>

<p>Zipped versions of the update sites are available at:</p>

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<p><code><a href="http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.6/archive-2.1.0.xx-20101020-1000-e36-release.zip">http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.6/archive-2.1.0.xx-20101020-1000-e36-release.zip</a></code></p></td></tr></table>

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<p><code><a href="http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.5/archive-2.1.0.20101020-2100-e35-release.zip">http://dist.springsource.org/release/GRECLIPSE/e3.5/archive-2.1.0.20101020-2100-e35-release.zip</a></code></p></td></tr></table>

<h3>Generics-aware type inferencing</h3>

<p>The Groovy-Eclipse inferencing engine is now aware of generic types.  For example, the type of the loop variable in a for loop is inferred from the type of the collection expression:</p>

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<p>And, of course, the editor will notify you when you are using a loop variable incorrectly:</p>

<p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-content-image-border" src="/download/attachments/231080063/generics_inferencing_underline.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342729" data-image-src="/download/attachments/231080063/generics_inferencing_underline.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342729" data-linked-resource-id="231375471" data-linked-resource-type="attachment" data-linked-resource-default-alias="generics_inferencing_underline.png" data-base-url="http://docs.codehaus.org" data-linked-resource-container-id="231080063" title="null > generics_inferencing_underline.png"></p>

<p>There are a couple of pieces not yet implemented in this area, that we are planning post 2.1.0.  First, inferencing of the type of the closure variable inside of <code>DefaultGroovyMethods</code> is not available yet.  For example:</p>

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def x = [1, 2]
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<p>In this situation, the type of <code>it</code> is Integer and the <code>abs()</code> method is valid, but it will be underlined in the Groovy editor.</p>

<p>Also, type inferencing for maps and lists is currently simple.  The static type of the first element of the list or map is looked at.  If the type can be determined, then it is used, otherwise <code>Object</code> is used.</p>

<h3>Generics-aware hover support</h3>

<p>Similarly, code hovers now display the generics information of the value being selected:</p>

<p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-content-image-border" src="/download/attachments/231080063/generics_hover.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342740" data-image-src="/download/attachments/231080063/generics_hover.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342740" data-linked-resource-id="231375472" data-linked-resource-type="attachment" data-linked-resource-default-alias="generics_hover.png" data-base-url="http://docs.codehaus.org" data-linked-resource-container-id="231080063" title="null > generics_hover.png"></p>

<h3>Improved content assist</h3>

<p>We have made a few improvements to content assist to make it easier for users.  In addition to the improved type inferencing described above, which will provide better proposals for lists and maps, we have worked on a better sorting algorithm for proposals.</p>

<h4>Sorting</h4>

<p>In prior versions of Groovy-Eclipse, the most commonly used content assist proposals such as local variables often got lost amidst rarely used proposals such as Default Groovy Methods and type proposals.  Now, we have reworked our relevance algorithm and we ensure that local variables are above, instance methods and fields are next, and type proposals are always last.</p>

<p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-content-image-border" src="/download/attachments/231080063/proposal_sorting.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342713" data-image-src="/download/attachments/231080063/proposal_sorting.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342713" data-linked-resource-id="231375469" data-linked-resource-type="attachment" data-linked-resource-default-alias="proposal_sorting.png" data-base-url="http://docs.codehaus.org" data-linked-resource-container-id="231080063" title="null > proposal_sorting.png"></p>

<p>As you can see in the screenshot above, the ordering is non-static fields, static fields, non-static methods, static methods, default groovy methods, and finally types.</p>

<h4>Extension point for proposal filtering and sorting</h4>

<p>For Groovy DSL implementors, we have provided a new extension point for Groovy-Eclipse that allows third-party plugins to provide additional sorting and filtering for Groovy content assist.  For more information, see the <em>org.codehaus.groovy.eclipse.codeassist.completion.completionProposalFilter</em> extension point in the <em>org.codehaus.groovy.eclipse.codeassist.completion</em> plugin.</p>

<h3>Script folders</h3>

<p>Groovy-Eclipse now supports the notion of <em>script folders</em>.  A script folder is a source folder that is meant to contain Groovy scripts.  Groovy scripts are not sent to the compiler, are optionally copied to the appropriate output folder, and have fully editing support enabled (e.g., content assist, hovers, underlining, etc.).</p>

<p>Script folders can be configured in Eclipse Preferences -&gt; Groovy -&gt; Compiler preference page:</p>

<p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-content-image-border" src="/download/attachments/231080063/script_folder_prefs.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342697" data-image-src="/download/attachments/231080063/script_folder_prefs.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342697" data-linked-resource-id="231375468" data-linked-resource-type="attachment" data-linked-resource-default-alias="script_folder_prefs.png" data-base-url="http://docs.codehaus.org" data-linked-resource-container-id="231080063" title="null > script_folder_prefs.png"></p>

<p>Several script folders are included by default, which can be changed if required.  Each entry is a regular expression that captures a set of Groovy files to be treated as scripts.  The syntax of these regular expressions are similar to the syntax of <a href="http://ant.apache.org/manual/Types/patternset.html">Apache Ant patternSets</a>.  By default, script folders are <em>disabled</em> workspace-wide.  Uncheck the &quot;Disable script folders...&quot; check box to enable them.</p>

<p>Also, each filter entry in the script folders list has a check box.  If the box is <em>checked</em> then scripts matching that filter entry are copied to the output folder. If <em>unchecked</em>, the scripts are not copied to the output folder.</p>

<p>Groovy scripts are designated  through a variant of the groovy icon in the Package Explorer:</p>

<p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-content-image-border" src="/download/attachments/231080063/script1.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342681" data-image-src="/download/attachments/231080063/script1.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342681" data-linked-resource-id="231375467" data-linked-resource-type="attachment" data-linked-resource-default-alias="script1.png" data-base-url="http://docs.codehaus.org" data-linked-resource-container-id="231080063" title="null > script1.png"></p>

<p>and in the Editor</p>

<p><img class="confluence-embedded-image confluence-content-image-border" src="/download/attachments/231080063/script2.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342753" data-image-src="/download/attachments/231080063/script2.png?version=1&amp;modificationDate=1369304342753" data-linked-resource-id="231375475" data-linked-resource-type="attachment" data-linked-resource-default-alias="script2.png" data-base-url="http://docs.codehaus.org" data-linked-resource-container-id="231080063" title="null > script2.png"></p>

<p>The 2.1.0 final release is scheduled for a week from now to coincide with the 2.5.0 release of the <a href="http://www.springsource.com/developer/sts">SpringSource Tool Suite</a> before <a href="http://www.springone2gx.com/conference/chicago/2010/10/home">SpringOne 2GX</a> in October.  Because this version is a release candidate, only critical bug fixes will be made between now and the final release.</p>

<p>We appreciate community support and feedback.  If you wish to join the discussion about Groovy-Eclipse then please sign up for the <a href="http://xircles.codehaus.org/manage_email/eclipse-plugin-user@groovy.codehaus.org">mailing list</a>.  For any issues you have (or enhancements you'd like to see), please raise them in our <a href="http://jira.codehaus.org/browse/GRECLIPSE">issue tracker</a>.</p>