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Scala for the Impatient by Cay S. Horstmann is a reference work available to read on EtoBox.

What is Scala for the Impatient about?

Scala is a modern programming language for the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that combines the best features of object-oriented and functional programming languages. Using Scala, you can write programs more concisely than in Java, as well as leverage the full power of concurrency. Since Scala runs on the JVM, it can access any Java library and is interoperable with Java frameworks. Scala for the Impatient concisely shows developers what Scala can do and how to do it. In this book, Cay Horstmann, the principal author of the international best-selling Core JavaTM, offers a rapid, code-based introduction that’s completely practical. Horstmann introduces Scala concepts and techniques in “blog-sized” chunks that you can quickly master and apply. Hands-on activities guide you through well-defined stages of competency, from basic to expert. Coverage includes Getting started quickly with Scala’s interpreter, syntax, tools, and unique idioms Mastering core language features: functions, arrays, maps, tuples, packages, imports, exception handling, and more Becoming familiar with object-oriented programming in Scala: classes, inheritance, and traits Using Scala for real-world programming tasks: w

Who reads Scala for the Impatient?

Author

Cay S. Horstmann

Publisher

Addison-Wesley Professional

Published

2012

Language

EN

ISBN

9780321774095

Category

reference

Subjects

Language Learning, Fiction, Reference

Rating

4.11 / 5 (349 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14