Explore the world of Scala build tools in this conference talk from Scala Days 2023 Seattle. Delve into the complexities of Scala tooling and learn how Scala CLI aims to provide maximum flexibility without unnecessary complexity. Discover the functional and non-functional requirements for build tools suitable for commercial Scala projects. Examine popular build tools like SBT, Maven, Gradle, and Bazel, and understand their strengths and limitations. Investigate the concept of Turing-complete configuration for build tools and the importance of extendability. Follow Krzysztof Romanowski, Head of Scala at VirtusLab, as he shares insights from his extensive experience in Scala development and tooling. Gain valuable perspectives on the future of Scala build tools and how simplicity can lead to increased productivity in commercial projects.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
SBT
Scala CLI
Scala CLI Limitations
Scala Multimodule Support
Scala Gridle
Scala SBT
Scala Mill
Gradle
Gradle Enterprise
Expectations for the future
Unicorn and Rainbow
Rust and Go
Scholar CLI
Extensibility
Scala CLI extension
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