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| = Introduction |
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| Groovy... |
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| * is an agile and dynamic language for the Java Virtual Machine |
| * builds upon the strengths of Java but has additional power features inspired by languages like Python, Ruby and Smalltalk |
| * makes modern programming features available to Java developers with almost-zero learning curve |
| * provides the ability to statically type check and statically compile your code for robustness and performance |
| * supports Domain-Specific Languages and other compact syntax so your code becomes easy to read and maintain |
| * makes writing shell and build scripts easy with its powerful processing primitives, OO abilities and an Ant DSL |
| * increases developer productivity by reducing scaffolding code when developing web, GUI, database or console applications |
| * simplifies testing by supporting unit testing and mocking out-of-the-box |
| * seamlessly integrates with all existing Java classes and libraries |
| * compiles straight to Java bytecode so you can use it anywhere you can use Java |
