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Pluralsight

Scala Language: Getting Started

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Overview

Scala programming may seem daunting at first but a solid foundation is the place to start. This course will teach you the fundamental concepts of conditionals, control structures, pattern matching, and variable types among other important topics.

Imagine you have a need or desire to learn Scala and you have seen a lot of documentation but are still confused as to where to start. Your search ends here. In this course, Scala Language: Getting Started, you’ll learn to apply the fundamental concepts of the language in a practical manner. First, you’ll explore the concepts such as variables, types, and values. Next, you’ll discover how expressions and control structures work in Scala. Then, you will see Pattern Matching while working on real-world problems. Next, you will explore functions and method and see how to create and execute your own functions. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply these concepts as a standalone program and run it on the command-line. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Scala Language needed to start creating your own Scala programs with confidence.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Installing Scala on Your Machine 15mins
  • Getting Started with REPL 16mins
  • Working with Variables and Basic Types 21mins
  • Working with Control Structures 22mins
  • Working with Pattern Matching 13mins
  • Working with Methods, Functions, and Implicit Conversions 23mins
  • Packaging and Executing Scala Code 9mins

Taught by

Harit Himanshu

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