Beginning Scala

by Vishal Layka, David Pollak

Beginning Scala, Second Edition takes a down-to-earth approach to teaching Scala that leads you through simple examples that can be combined to build complex, scalable systems and applications.

This book introduces you to the Scala programming language, its object-oriented and functional programming characteristics, and then guides you through Scala constructs and libraries that allow you to assemble small components into high-performance, scalable systems. You will learn why Scala is judiciously used for critical business applications by leading companies such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare, the Guardian, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS, and HSBC.

Scala is a multi-paradigm programming language that combines both functional and object-oriented features. Moreover, this highly scalable language lends itself well to building cloud-based/deliverable Software as a Service (SaaS) online applications.

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2015

Reviews

[Vitaly · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book has some good points, but generally it couldn't find its identity (can't believe I am saying this about a programming book :)). Good parts about pattern matching, and invariant aspects of Scala. Some tidbits in final chapter where interesting. Otherwise an ok book, except for the typos (in text and code).

[Ferenc Kis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally a good book to start with if you want to learn Scala. Plus points for the design pattern chapter.