Apache Groovy Programming Language3.0.4

Write applications and scripts that reuse Java libraries while expressing common operations in concise Groovy syntax. Published by Apache Groovy, Apache Groovy Programming Language is open-source Developer Tools software for Linux, with version 3.0.4 as the current release. Its familiar syntax is easy to learn and retains much of Java’s syntax while offering shorter forms for everyday constructs.

Groovy’s dynamic style resembles Python, while its optional static mode adds type checking and can address performance needs associated with Java and Kotlin. It also supports functional programming, stream processing, and immutability. Developers can author domain-specific languages, apply metaprogramming during runtime or compilation, and extend both the language and its tooling.

The language suits Java developers who need application code, scripts, or specialized language constructs built around existing Java libraries. Choosing dynamic or static operation lets a team favor flexibility or additional checking for a particular use case.

Running version 3.0.4 on Linux requires snapd and an x86_64 (amd64) system. Groovy 3.0.x requires Java 8 or later, while Groovy 2.5.x requires Java 7 or later, and some uses call for a Java Development Kit instead of only a Java Runtime Environment.