Grails Guides

Step-by-step tutorials to help you master Grails development

Creating Your First Grails Application

30 minBeginner
New

Learn how to create, run, and test your first Grails application from scratch.

Grails 6
Groovy
GORM

Building a REST API

45 minBeginner
Popular

Create a RESTful API with Grails using domain classes and URL mappings.

REST
JSON
Controllers

Grails with React

60 minIntermediate
Featured

Build a modern web application using Grails as the backend and React as the frontend.

React
JavaScript
SPA

Testing Your Application

40 minBeginner

Learn how to write unit tests, integration tests, and functional tests for your Grails application.

Spock
Testing
TDD

Structured Learning Path

Follow our recommended learning path to become a Grails expert, from beginner to advanced topics.