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Scala for Java Developers: A Practical Primer

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Master the fundamentals of Scala and understand its emphasis on functional programming that sets it apart from Java. This book will help you translate what you already know in Java to Scala to start your functional programming journey. Learn Scala is split into four a tour of Scala, a comparison between Java and Scala, Scala-specific features and functional programming idioms, and finally a discussion about adopting Scala in existing Java teams and legacy projects.

After reading and using this tutorial, you'll come away with the skills in Scala to kick-start your productivity with this growing popular language. 





What You'll Learn



Tour Scala and learn the basic syntax, constructs, and how to use the REPLTranslate Java syntax that you already know into ScalaLearn what Scala offers over and above JavaBecome familiar with functional programming concepts and idiomsGain tips and advice useful when transitioning existing Java projects to Scala

 

Who This Book Is For

Java developers looking to transition to Scala. No prior experience necessary in Scala.



 

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 12, 2017

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Toby Weston

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