Overview
Essential Scala is aimed at experienced developers who are encountering Scala for the first time. Put your existing skills to use mastering Scala’s combination of object-oriented and functional programming.
The book teaches you Scala from the basics of its syntax to advanced problem solving techniques. We place a heavy focus on developing the functional programming mindset you need to get the most out of the language. Each section has a practical focus, mixing content with in-depth and exercises.
If you are an experienced developer taking your first steps in Scala and want to get up to speed quickly then this is the book for you.
Prerequisites
To benefit from this book you should have one to two years’ experience with an object-oriented (e.g. Java, C#) or functional (e.g. Haskell, Lisp) programming language and a good general understanding of object-oriented or functional programming language concepts.
Learning Outcomes
Take away a working knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming in Scala. Learn the common patterns needed to get the most out of Scala’s extensive collections framework.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Scala’s sophisticated pattern matching facilities and the programming styles they support.
Learn how Scala’s flexible syntax, by-name arguments and implicit conversions and arguments support the creation of fluent interfaces and sophisticated internal domain specific languages.