Flat learning curve
Concise, readable and expressive syntax, easy to learn for Java developers, flexible typing makes it more friendly for Python programmers or data scientists
A flexible and extensible Java-like language for the JVM
Apache Groovy™ is a multi-faceted language for the JVM. It aims to provide a Java-like feel and syntax, but with added productivity features. It supports OO and functional paradigms, and offers both static and dynamic natures for strong yet flexible typing. It also supports the creation of powerful scripts and elegant Domain-Specific Languages. It offers bidirectional interoperability with Java classes and libraries, and supports language extensions through in-language macros, AST transformations and meta-programming.
Smooth Java integration
Seamlessly and transparently integrates and interoperates with Java and any third-party libraries
Vibrant and rich ecosystem
Web development, reactive applications, concurrency / asynchronous / parallelism library, test frameworks, build tools, code analysis, GUI building
Powerful features
Closures, builders, traits, runtime & compile-time meta-programming, functional programming, type inference, and static compilation
Domain-Specific Languages
Flexible & malleable syntax, advanced integration & customization mechanisms, to integrate readable business rules in your applications
Scripting and testing glue
Great for writing concise and maintainable tests, and for all your build and automation tasks
Apache Groovy events you shouldn't miss!
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
The latest innovations from dozens of Apache projects and their communities in a collaborative, vendor-neutral environment.
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