Groovy

Apache Groovy is a powerful, optionally typed dynamic language for the Java platform. It integrates seamlessly with existing Java libraries and is widely used for scripting, DSLs, and build automation tools such as Gradle.

Installation

Groovy requires a Java Development Kit (JDK). You can install OpenJDK and Groovy on Ubuntu via apt:

apt update
apt install -y default-jdk groovy

Alternatively, you can install Groovy using SDKMAN:

curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash
source "$HOME/.sdkman/bin/sdkman-init.sh"
sdk install groovy

Verification

Check the installed Groovy version:

groovy -version

Writing and Running Code

Create a Groovy script file named hello.groovy:

println "Hello, World!"

Execute the script using the Groovy runner:

groovy hello.groovy

Official Resources

• Official Website