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Scala for the Impatient

Scala for the Impatient

Cay S. Horstmann · 2016

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Scala 3--A Clear, Concise Guide Scala 3 is concise, consistent, flexible, robust, and efficient, but there's a lot to learn and navigating features and improvements can be challenging. Scala for the Impatient, Third Edition, is a complete yet concise guide that reflects the major enhancements of Scala 3, from improved syntax and revamped type system to powerful contextual abstractions. This indispensable tutorial offers a faster, easier pathway for learning today's Scala. Horstmann--author of the programming classic, Core Java--covers everything working developers need to know, focusing on hands-on solutions, not academic theory. Given the size and scope of Scala 3, there's plenty to cover but it's presented in small chunks organized for quick access and easy understanding, with plenty of practical insights and focused sample code. Get started quickly with Scala 3 interpreter, syntax, tools, and current usage Master core language features: functions, arrays, maps, tuples, packages, imports, exception handling, and more Design and build better object-oriented code with Scala 3 Use Scala for real-world programming tasks: working with files, regular expressions, and processes Work with higher-order functions and the powerful Scala collections library Create concurrent programs with Scala futures Understand the Scala type system, including revamped enums, intersection and union types, and enhanced type inference Use contextual abstractions to easily extend class hierarchies, enri

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