Overview
Explore the evolving landscape of Scala development in this 49-minute conference talk from Scala Days 2023 Seattle. Learn about the latest trends and improvements in Scala tooling, making it more accessible for beginners and seasoned developers alike. Discover the easiest ways to get started with Scala, including advancements in installation processes, writing code, and running applications. Gain insights into Metals and ScalaCLI as prime examples of enhanced developer experiences. Understand how to navigate corporate environments, utilize Scala libraries, and leverage Java dependency completions. Get practical tips on error resolution, actionable diagnostics, and free tree navigation. Engage in an interactive discussion about the current state of Scala development and voice your opinions on areas for further improvement.
Syllabus
Introduction
Scala Space
Why Care About Getting Started
Installing Scala
Scala History
Writing Scala
Build Server Protocol
Scala Notebook
Scala CLI
Running in Scala
Recommendations
Scala Libraries
Java Dependency Completions
How to work with corporate environments
Free tree navigation
How to fix errors
Explain
actionable diagnostics
final question
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