Problem scenario
You want to code a Groovy 2.x program.  You want a program that reads user input, prints out processed output, uses closures (similar to functions in other languages) with and without return statements, handles some exceptions (non-standard input or input that is no longer valid based on what was previously entered), and uses classes.  How do you write a Tic-Tac-Toe (aka naughts and crosses) program in Groovy that has the above things?

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Problem scenario
You have a Groovy with these lines of code:

class Contint {
   static void main(String[] args) {
      def apple = {println “This is a basic test.”};
      apple.call();
   }
}
println “This is the second print statement in the code.”

The “Contint” class is never invoked.  What should you do?

Solution
Overview
You need to use the “new” reserved word.  This will instantiate the class. 

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