Scala
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[edit] Scala: A Pragmatic Programming Language
Scala is a language designed to integrate the functional style of programming within an object-oriented framework. It introduces a set of abstractions that is powerful enough to accommodate both of the paradigms but still manages to remain scalable.
The current implementation of the language is actively being developed for the Java Virtual Machine the .NET framework was also supported but has been deprecated. This approach has the advantage of utilizing widely-tested platforms with well-developed libraries.
This book assumes working knowledge of object-oriented programming and familiarity with at least one of the currently targetted platforms. However, only a basic understanding of functional programming should suffice.
[edit] Overview
This book is aimed at making the transition from Java/C# to Scala as smooth as possible. The syntax is there to begin with, though many aspects of it will be covered along the way. The Scala type system, arguably the hardest stumbling block, is explained next. Then, the key aspects of functional programming as adapted by Scala are discussed. Finally, the book sheds light into the inner workings of the implementation strategy, something that a Scala programmer should find helpful in order to handle large projects.
[edit] Scala Basics |
[edit] Scala Type System |
[edit] Functional Programming |
[edit] Inner Workings |
