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Introduction to Groovy

Groovy is an object-oriented programming language for the Java platform. It is a dynamic language with features similar to those of Python, Ruby, Perl, and Smalltalk. It can be used as a scripting language for the Java Platform. To know more about Groovy, see the Groovy Documentation.

Groovy in JMWE

Groovy script results in JMWE are used to:

Set a field value by the Set field value to a constant or Groovy expression and Set field value of linked issues post-functions.
Create the body of the comment by the Comment issue and Comment linked issues post-function
Execute a post-function conditionally in all post-functions that have Conditional execution
Execute a condition in the Scripted (Groovy) condition
Execute a validator in the Scripted (Groovy) validator

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Building Groovy scripts

You can learn writing groovy scripts either by going through the learning material or from the tutorials listed below:

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Getting Started
My first Groovy Script
Write a script that returns a boolean
Write a script that returns a user

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Reference material

Basics of Groovy - This document explains you some basic concepts of Groovy and provides references to Groovy tutorials.
Groovy editor - This section explains you the Groovy editor in JMWE where you can write your Groovy script.
Variables used in a groovy expression - This document explains you the variables available for your Groovy scripts and how to create new variables in your Groovy scripts.
Issue Interface - Interfaces of the available variables
Accessing the fields of an issue - This document explains you on how to access the fields of an issue.
Expected value for each field type when the value type is a Groovy expression - This document lists the expected values for each field type of your issue.
Groovy editor and script tester - This document explains you the tool provided to debug your Groovy scripts.

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