Scala is a relatively new programming language designed to run atop virtual ... with a couple introductory chapters that start with examples that are easily tried using the interactive mode.

Even though a lot of scala proponents argue that the language is simple due to having less keywords, this is somewhat misleading, as its the combination of varying programming paradigms which ...

There are many touted benefits of the Scala programming language, especially for Java ... it is requisite that I include a “Hello, World” example in Scala. This example is actually provided ...

If a programming language is particularly different ... trying out and adapting examples. If I’m still interested in Scala after that, I can invest more at that time. Do I still have ...

For more, take a look at Programming in Scala by the language’s designer, Martin Odersky. See ED Online 18173 at www.electronicdesign.com for my review of the book. Meanwhile, Scala isn’t the ...

Scala is not among the most popular programming languages but soon this could change. With a EUR 2.3 million grant from the European Research Council (ERC), the Scala team will double their ...

He is an adviser to DataStax, IT Database, and Puppet Labs. The open-source Scala programming language is getting a big boost today in form of venture-funding for a new start-up. Typesafe is ...

Scala is a powerful programming language for the Java virtual machine (JVM). It can give you higher quality and more concise code. Moreover, it offers a safe road to high-performance, scalable ...

Checkmarx, a provider of application security testing, announced open beta support of the Scala programming language. The new capability adds the ability to analyse and remediate security risks and ...