Groovy

Groovy 5.0.3 on Ubuntu 24.04 with Free maintenance support by Bcloud.

Groovy on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with maintenance support by bCloud is a repackaged open-source software offering available on the AWS Cloud Marketplace. (Additional charges apply for Support.) It speeds up development with clean syntax while staying fully compatible with Java.

This AMI provides a ready-to-run Groovy runtime without manual setup. It is suitable for scripting, automation, JVM application development, and quick iteration workflows while using Java libraries and tools.

Keywords of Groovy:

• Groovy runtime on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
• JVM compatible (runs on Java Virtual Machine)
• Full Java interoperability
• Scripting + automation ready
• DSL support
• Pre-configured AMI deployment
• Optional bCloud maintenance support

This offering provides:

• Groovy runtime pre-installed on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
• Optional support services: updates/patch guidance, operational help, troubleshooting

Where Groovy is Commonly Used (AWS Marketplace Context)

Groovy Standalone Runtime (Ubuntu 24.04) - Best for:

• running Groovy scripts
• JVM-based scripting projects
• custom application development

Groovy with Apache Camel

Apache Camel supports Groovy as a DSL option, enabling integration flows while using routing and enterprise integration patterns.

Best for:

• integration workflows
• microservices messaging
• event-driven architectures

Groovy in Jenkins (Pipeline Scripting)

Jenkins supports Groovy for pipeline scripting via pipeline-as-code and Groovy console, enabling CI/CD job execution.

Best for:

• CI/CD automation
• build and release workflows
• scripted deployment pipelines

Core Technical Benefits of Groovy

• Seamless Java integration: use Java libraries, frameworks like Spring Boot, and mix Java + Groovy code
• Concise syntax: reduces boilerplate (clean strings, collections, and simplified type handling)
• Dynamic + static typing: supports rapid scripting and structured development
• Scripting & automation: widely used in Gradle builds, automation tasks, and closures
• Developer productivity: handles XML/JSON cleanly, supports readable tests (Spock)
• DSL support: ideal for pipelines, configuration-driven development, and workflow definitions

AWS Marketplace Optimised Advantages

• AMI-based deployment: fast launch, no manual install, consistent environments
• Scalability: EC2 scaling via Auto Scaling and Load Balancing (if required)
• Security controls: VPC isolation and Security Groups
• Consolidated AWS billing: charges appear directly on AWS bill

Technical Highlights for Groovy:

• Groovy runtime on Ubuntu 24.04
• JVM compatible + Java interoperable
• Dynamic + static typing
• Concise syntax (less boilerplate)
• Scripting & automation ready
• DSL support (Gradle/Camel/Jenkins)
• AMI quick deploy on EC2