I was intrigued by the fact that a new scripting language was designed for JavaFX, a new technology based on the Java platform, designed to enable consistent user experiences on desktop, mobile, TV, and other consumer platforms, where existing languages like Javascript or Groovy could be embraced and extended instead. A new language means a learning curve for a developer to get proficient at and also not be able to leverage the developer base of an existing popular language like Javascript or Gorrvy. I asked the question to the powers that be at Sun.

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