Learn Scala for Java Developers
Learn Scala for Java Developers by Toby Weston
English | Mar 30, 2015 | ISBN: 1508734178 | 234 Pages | AZW3/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 5.6 MB
English | Mar 30, 2015 | ISBN: 1508734178 | 234 Pages | AZW3/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 5.6 MB
Scala is a concise, statically typed scripting language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine. It is both a functional programming language and object-oriented language but its emphasis on functional programming sets it apart from Java.
Learn Scala for Java Developers is for Java developers looking to transition to programming Scala. The book will help you translate the Java you already know into Scala and kick-start your productivity.
What's Inside
Tour Scala and learn the basic syntax, constructs and how to use the REPL
Translate Java syntax that you already know into Scala
Learn what Scala offers over and above Java, functional programming concepts and idioms
Tips and advice useful when transitioning existing Java projects to Scala