num_pages: 722
description: Save time and trouble when using Scala to build object-oriented functional and concurrent applications. With more than 250 ready-to-use recipes and 700 code examples this comprehensive cookbook covers the most common problems youll encounter when using the Scala language libraries and tools. Its ideal not only for experienced Scala developers but also for programmers learning to use this JVM language.Author Alvin Alexander (creator of DevDaily.com) provides solutions based on his experience using Scala for highly scalable component-based applications that support concurrency and distribution. Packed with real-world scenarios this book provides recipes for:Strings numeric types and control structuresClasses methods objects traits and packagingFunctional programming in a variety of situationsCollections covering Scala's wealth of classes and methodsConcurrency using the Akka Actors libraryUsing the Scala REPL and the Simple Build Tool (SBT)Web services on both the client and server sidesInteracting with SQL and NoSQL databasesBest practices in Scala development
language: English
title: Scala Cookbook
publisher: O'Reilly Media