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Java vs Scala vs Kotlin vs Groovy vs Clojure as a Functional Programming language on the JVM

 
Majid Hameed
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What do you think is the most natural, intuitive, and handy to use as a Functional Programming language on the JVM?

Please share your experiences.
 
Venkat Subramaniam
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The one that my clients are using for development, I love them all.
 
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Yeah, but deep down it's really Kotlin, right?  
 
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I thought/hoped you were going to suggest Groovy.
 
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Don't get me started about those stupid light bulbs.
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