Groovy...
* 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
* 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
