Interest in the Scala programming language continues to grow for many
reasons. Scala embraces the functional programming style without
abandoning the object-oriented paradigm, and it allows you to write
programs more concisely than in Java. Because Scala runs on the JVM, it
can access any Java library and is interoperable with familiar Java
frameworks. Scala also makes it easier to leverage the full power of
concurrency.
Written for experienced Java, C++, or C# programmers who are new to
Scala or functional programming, Scala for the Impatient, Second
Edition, introduces the key Scala concepts and techniques you need in
order to be productive quickly. It is the perfect introduction to the
language, particularly for impatient readers who want to learn the
fundamentals of Scala so they can start coding quickly. It doesn't
attempt to exhaustively list all the features of the language or make
you suffer through long and contrived examples. Instead, carefully
crafted examples and hands-on activities guide you through well-defined
stages of competency, from basic to expert.
This revised edition has been thoroughly updated for Scala 2.12 and
reflects current Scala usage. It includes added coverage of recent Scala
features, including string interpolation, dynamic invocation, implicit
classes, and futures. Scala is a big language, but you can use it
effectively without knowing all of its details intimately. This title
provides precisely the information that you need to get started in
compact, easy-to-understand chunks.
- Get started quickly with Scala's interpreter, syntax, tools, and
unique idioms
- Master core language features: functions, arrays, maps, tuples,
packages, imports, exception handling, and more
- Become familiar with object-oriented programming in Scala: classes,
inheritance, and traits
- Use Scala for real-world programming tasks: working with files,
regular expressions, and XML
- Work with higher-order functions and the powerful Scala collections
library
- Leverage Scala's powerful pattern matching and case classes
- Create concurrent programs with Scala futures
- Implement domain-specific languages
- Understand the Scala type system
- Apply advanced "power tools," such as annotations, implicits, and type
classes
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