How do I auto load a database jar in Groovy without using the -cp switch?

Question

I want to simplify my execution of a Groovy script that makes calls to an Oracle database. How do I add the ojdbc jar to the default classpath so that I can run:

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Answer 1

One way would be using @Grab in the code:

    @GrabConfig(systemClassLoader=true)
    @Grab('com.oracle:ojdbc6:12.1.0.2.0')
    Class.forName("oracle.jdbc.OracleDriver").newInstance()