Learn Scala from Scratch

Explore Scala, a high-level, statically typed language combining functional and object-oriented programming. Gain insights into building scalable apps used by giants like Twitter and LinkedIn.

Intermediate

121 Lessons

12h

Certificate of Completion

Explore Scala, a high-level, statically typed language combining functional and object-oriented programming. Gain insights into building scalable apps used by giants like Twitter and LinkedIn.

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This course includes

191 Playgrounds

20 Challenges

9 Quizzes

This course includes

191 Playgrounds

20 Challenges

9 Quizzes

Course Overview

Learn how to program in Scala, one of the most popular programming languages in the world right now -- not just amongst developers, but even amongst massive companies like Twitter and LinkedIn. Scala provides you the tools to build scalable programs easily and effectively. It's a statically typed, high-level language that combines functional programming and object-oriented programming into one flexible package. This course will help you stay ahead of the curve, make awesome, scalable apps, and learn a hi...Show More

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Scala

Programming Language

Learn To Code

Functional Programming

Course Content

Getting to Know Scala

Get familiar with Scala's basics, history, scalability, features, and industry adoption.

Who Should Take this Course

Scala: A History

A 'Scalable' Language

A Featurette: Scala Features

Who's Using Scala?

Variables and Types

Walk through declaring variables, understanding types, and implementing type casting in Scala.

Challenge: Declaring a Variable

Solution Review: Declaring a Variable

Type Casting in Scala

Challenge: Type Casting

Solution Review: Type Casting

Strings and Other Literals

Type Inference

Chapter Quiz

Operating with Operators

Examine Scala operators, methods, their uses, and apply them in coding challenges.

A Brief Introduction to Methods and Functions

An Introduction to Operators

Challenge: Using Multiple Operators

Solution Review: Using Multiple Operators

Operator Precedence

Challenge: Temperature Conversion

Solution Review: Temperature Conversion

Chapter Quiz

Strings and How to Use Them

Grasp the fundamentals of string manipulation in Scala covering interpolation, formatting, and pattern matching.

An Introduction

String Interpolation with 's'

Challenge: Embed a Variable in a String

Solution Review: Embed a Variable in a String

String Interpolation with 'f'

Challenge: Formatting Strings

Solution Review: Formatting Strings

String Interpolation with 'raw'

Testing String Equality

Creating Multiline Strings

Splitting Strings

Finding Patterns in Strings

Replacing Patterns in Strings

Methods for Comparing Strings

Challenge: Searching a String

Solution Review: Searching a String

Chapter Quiz

Scala's Collection Library

Take a look at Scala's object-oriented principles, collections, and mutable vs. immutable types.

A Brief Introduction to Objects and Classes

An Introduction to the Collection Library

foreach: A Collection Method

The Array Collection

ArrayBuffers

Challenge: Array of Integers

Solution Review: Array of Integers

Working with Lists

Challenge: Appending an Element to a List

Solution Review: Appending an Element to a List

Getting Started with Vectors

Creating a Range of Numbers

LazyList: A Lazy Version of List

Chapter Quiz

Control Structures

17 Lessons

Focus on control structures in Scala, including if, while, for, try, and match expressions.

Getting Started with Functions

18 Lessons

Master the steps to define and evaluate functions, recursion, lexical scope, and tail recursion in Scala.

Higher-Order Functions

16 Lessons

Learn how to use higher-order functions, anonymous functions, and currying in Scala.

Classes and Objects

7 Lessons

Unpack the core of object creation, constructors, and singleton objects in Scala.

10.

Conclusion

1 Lesson

Explore advanced Scala topics and continue practicing for deeper mastery.

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Front-end Developer

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Software Developer

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DevOps Engineer

Souvik Kundu

Front-end Developer

Eric Downs

Musician/Entrepeneur

Anthony Walker

@_webarchitect_

Evan Dunbar

ML Engineer

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