Latest release of the JVM language also features hundreds of new and improved extension methods including 10x faster arrays.

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Apache Groovy 5 has been released with expanded JDK support covering versions 11 through 25, bringing full compatibility and access to newer Java language features on older JDKs. The update includes over 350 new and improved extension methods, 10x faster array operations, lazy iterator methods for stream-like behavior, and enhanced web development support for both Jakarta EE and legacy Javax. Additional improvements include a new type checker for stronger format string validation, AST transform enhancements, and a revamped REPL with syntax highlighting.

Groovy 5 expands Java and JDK support