Groovy·Groovy essentials

Scripts and syntax

Groovy is a dynamic JVM language with optional types and concise scripts.

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What you will be able to do
  • Run with groovy file.groovy.
  • Use def for dynamic values.
  • Strings support interpolation.

In plain English

Groovy is a dynamic JVM language with optional types and concise scripts.

  • Run with groovy file.groovy.
  • Use def for dynamic values.
  • Strings support interpolation.
hello.groovyGROOVY
def name = "Ada"
def scores = [90, 85, 88]
println "Hello, $name: ${scores.sum()}"
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Answer from memory: Which keyword declares a dynamic variable?

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