Apache Groovy, a powerful, optionally-typed, dynamic language for Java, with static-typing capabilities and static compilation capabilities. It is designed to improve developer productivity through a simple, easy to understand syntax. It seamlessly integrates with any Java program and delivers powerful features to your application, including scripting capabilities and Domain-Specific Language authoring, runtime, compile-time metaprogramming and functional programming. It is easy to understand for Java developers thanks to its concise, readable, and expressive syntax. Closures, builders and runtime & compiler-time meta-programming. Functional programming, type inference and static compilation. Advanced integration & customization mechanisms, flexible syntax, and customizable syntax allow you to integrate readable business requirements into your applications. This is a great tool for writing concise, manageable tests and automating all your build and automation tasks.