Scalable Scala is well suited to building fast, concurrent, and distributed systems with its JVM, JavaScript and Native runtimes. Scala prioritizes interoperability, giving easy access to many ecosystems of industry-proven libraries.
Scala has a special type of class called a “case” class. By default, instances of case classes are immutable, and they are compared by value (unlike classes, whose instances are compared by reference).
Scala is a modern multi-paradigm programming language designed to express common programming patterns in a concise, elegant, and type-safe way. It seamlessly integrates features of object-oriented and functional languages.
Tour of Scala is an interactive website that introduces the basics of Scala programming through a series of hands-on lessons. Each lesson provides code examples and exercises that compiles and runs directly in the browser, making it a quick and accessible way to get started with Scala.
Each Scala release has its own page listing alternative installation methods. Click the button above to see the full list of Scala releases, or pick from the most recent releases below.
Installing Scala means installing various command-line tools such as the Scala compiler and build tools. We recommend using the Scala installer tool “Coursier” that automatically installs all the requirements, but you can still manually install each tool.
Welcome to the Scala 3 Book. The goal of this book is to provide an informal introduction to the Scala language. It touches on all Scala topics, in a relatively light manner.
