- Scripting languages like PHP, Python, and Ruby are becoming increasingly popular for web application development and administrative tasks due to their simplicity. - Java is embracing dynamic scripting languages through standards like JSR 223 which allows scripts like JavaScript, Groovy, and BeanShell to be integrated with Java applications and the Java platform. - Groovy is a popular Java-based scripting language that can be used to simplify and accelerate enterprise development by reducing code length and improving productivity.