Groovy is a Java-syntax-compatible, object-oriented language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Groovy is both a static and dynamic language. It has features that are similar to Python, Ruby and Smalltalk. It can be used as both a programming language and a scripting language. Because it compiles to the JVM, it interoperates seamlessly with other Java code libraries. Unlike Java, Groovy supports domain-specific languages (DSLs) and meta-programming.