The first Scala guide for working programmers who want hands-on solutions and real code, not academic theory
Scala is reaching a tipping point, as thousands of Java and other object-oriented programmers hear about its potential and seek to discover this breakthrough functional programming language for themselves. Until now, most treatments of Scala have been abstract and academic.
Now, Cay Horstmann co-author of the global best-seller Core Java , focuses on the most important stuff you need to know to be productive as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Every concept and technique in Scala for theImpatient is presented in 'blog-size' chunks that can be digested quickly and reviewed as needed for specific tasks. Horstmann offers hands-on activities that guide readers through four well defined stages of competency.
