The first beta version of full-stack java / groovy Grails web framework was released today.
From the new:
* numerous improvements in GORM (see link)
* Improvements in the plugin system (now they can be installed globally and do not need to be stored in svn)
* The Test Framework
* Dynamic Scaffolding (by the way, can anyone explain what it is?)
Details, binaries and documentation are accessed via the link:
www.grails.org/1.1+Beta1+Release+Notes