June 12, 2023, 12:38 p.m. | José Thomaz

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Scala, an acronym for "Scalable Language," is a high-level programming language that combines elements of both object-oriented and functional programming. It seamlessly integrates with Java, running on top of the JVM (Java Virtual Machine), and is a great choice for high-performance systems and big data applications.


This article provides a brief crash course on Scala basics, but remember that proficiency in any programming language requires time and practice. Let's start with the Scala world!





Installing Scala


Before starting with the …

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