Scala for Java Developers: A Practical Primer

ISBN-13: 9781484231074 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 245 str.

Toby Weston

Recenzje

"The book is written in an accessible style, with numerous examples, and is suitable for a wide range of audiences from novices, just starting to learn how to handle a programming language, to experts trying to get to grips with Scala. The continuous parallel between Scala and Java is used to highlight an interesting angle in both languages, so, technically, the book can be used as a guide to both Java and Scala." (Irina Ioana Mohorianu, zbMATH 1382.68005, 2018)

Spis treści

I. Scala Tour

1. The Scala Language

2. Installing Scala

3. Some Basic Syntax

4. Scala’s Class Hierarchy

5. ScalaDoc

6. Language Features

II. Key Syntactical Differences

7. Classes and Fields

8. Classes and Objects

9. Classes and Functions

10. Inheritance

11. Control Structures

12. Generics

III. Beyond Java to Scala

13. Faking Function Calls

14. Faking Language Constructs

15. Pattern Matching

16. Map and FlatMap

17. Monads

18. For Comprehensions

IV. Adopting Scala in Java Teams

19. Adopting Scala

20. What to Expect

21. Tips

22. Convert Your Codebase

23. Manage Your Codebase

Appendix A. Code Listings

Appendix B. Syntax Cheat Sheet

O autorze

Toby Weston is an independent consultant based in London. He specializes in agile enablement, training and modern software development.  For more, visit www-dot-baddotrobot-dot-com.

Blurb

Master the fundamentals of Scala and understand its emphasis on functional programming that sets it apart from Java. This book will help you translate what you already know in Java to Scala to start your functional programming journey. Learn Scala is split into four parts: a tour of Scala, a comparison between Java and Scala, Scala-specific features and functional programming idioms, and finally a discussion about adopting Scala in existing Java teams and legacy projects.

After reading and using this tutorial, you'll come away with the skills in Scala to kick-start your productivity with this growing popular language.

You will:

• Tour Scala and learn the basic syntax, constructs, and how to use the REPL
• Translate Java syntax that you already know into Scala
  
• Learn what Scala offers over and above Java
  
• Become familiar with functional programming concepts and idioms
  
• Gain tips and advice useful when transitioning existing Java projects to Scala