Groovy
Dynamic JVM language, the scripting half of Gradle and Jenkins
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Hacker News mentions: 2 mentions (2007) to 1 mention (2026)
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Homebrew analytics installs: 1,236 installs (2026) to 822 installs (2026)
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RedMonk language rankings rank: 20 position (2012) to 20 position (2016)
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Stack Overflow developer survey usage share: 3.26 % of respondents (2017) to 4.85 % of respondents (2025)
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About Groovy
Groovy is a programming language for the Java Virtual Machine that combines Java-like syntax with dynamic features. It supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms, offering developers flexible typing alongside static typing options. The language is designed to integrate seamlessly with Java and third-party libraries, making it suitable for building scripts, tests, web applications, and domain-specific languages. Groovy is developed by Apache and licensed under Apache 2.0.
The language provides features such as closures, builders, traits, and meta-programming capabilities that allow developers to write concise and expressive code. Its syntax aims to have a relatively flat learning curve for Java developers while remaining accessible to those from dynamic language backgrounds. Groovy has a broad ecosystem that includes web development frameworks, reactive libraries, test frameworks, and build tools, making it a versatile choice for various development tasks.
Checked 23 October 2026.
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