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JVM languages – Scala, Groovy, Grails

Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) can be a crucial component for a software platform, and even become a platform in itself. But you need to choose which JVM language to run on top of the JVM. Scala and Groovy are two popular choices. Scala is an object oriented language designed to be highly scalable. Groovy is similar to the standard Java language with several additional features. The Grails framework leverages Groovy under a "coding by convention" paradigm.

In this section on JVM languages, get news, advice, and tutorials on Scala, Groovy, and Grails. This information will help you choose with language to run on top of a JVM, and how to get the most out of the language you choose. These languages help you to create dynamic Web content on a Java platform. Learn about popular Java Virtual Machine (JVM) languages Scala and Groovy and learn about the framework for Groovy, Grails.

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