Towards a Safe, Sane I O Library in Scala

Explore the challenges and solutions for creating a safe and efficient I/O library in Scala in this conference talk from Scala Days New York 2016. Dive into the better-files library, a thin wrapper around Java NIO, and learn how it simplifies I/O operations in Scala. Examine different approaches to I/O library design, including monadic, non-blocking, and effect-based APIs. Discover techniques for handling filesystem operations, pattern matching, globbing, file comparisons, and resource management. Gain insights into implementing custom events, abstractions, and monitoring capabilities. Compare better-files with default libraries and understand how it addresses common Java I/O challenges while leveraging Scala's strengths.