Flat learning curve
Concise, readable and expressive syntax, easy to learn for Java developers
A multi-faceted language for the Java platform
Apache Groovy is a powerful, optionally typed and dynamic language, with static-typing and static compilation capabilities, for the Java platform aimed at improving developer productivity thanks to a concise, familiar and easy to learn syntax. It integrates smoothly with any Java program, and immediately delivers to your application powerful features, including scripting capabilities, Domain-Specific Language authoring, runtime and compile-time meta-programming and functional 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, 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
Groovy and Grails events you shouldn't miss!
Greach 2017
Madrid, Spain
Greach, the Spanish gathering of enthusiasts of Groovy, Grails, Griffon, Gradle, Spock, Vert.x, Gaelyk, and many more. With inspirational talks from the makers and users of these projects, hands-on workshops with the rock stars, join the 150+ attendees, designers, students, designers, the best professionals together in a great atmosphere.
GR8Conf EU 2017
Copenhagen, Denmark
Groovy, Grails and the related technologies have seen astounding growth in interest and adoption the past few years, and with good reason. To spread the word even more we have created GR8Conf.
The 2017 Edition of GR8Conf Europe will feature a DevOps day. Focus will be on technologies to support your everyday DevOps needs.
GR8Conf is an independent, affordable series of conferences. It's dedicated to the technologies in the Groovy ecosystem.
GR8Conf US 2017
Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
Groovy, Grails and the related technologies have seen astounding growth in interest and adoption the past few years, and with good reason. To spread the word even more we have created GR8Conf.
GR8Conf is an independent, affordable series of conferences. It's dedicated to the technologies in the Groovy ecosystem.
For more events see the Events page