Is Groovy an Open Source project?
Yes, Groovy is an Open Source programming language project, licensed under the Apache License v2. You can see the license header in all the source files of the project, as well as a license file at the root of the project
What are the differences between Groovy and Java?
Groovy is closely related to Java but offers many productivity features like closures, builders, and dynamic typing. Learn more about the differences between Groovy and Java.
Does Groovy support static typing?
Yes! While Groovy is dynamic by nature, it provides `@TypeChecked` for compile-time checking and `@CompileStatic` for Java-like performance. See the Groovy 2.0 release notes for details.
How do I install Groovy?
The easiest way to install Groovy is via SDKMAN!. Alternatively, you can download the binary distribution from our download page.
Where can I get help or ask questions?
You can join the mailing lists, chat with the community on Slack, or ask questions on Stack Overflow.
