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Scala is a relatively new programming language designed to run atop virtual machines like those used with Java or C#. It is a mixture of many ideas including those tailored for object oriented and ...

One more than one occasion, I’ve found myself yearning for a more functional paradigm that facilitates easier concurrency programming on the JVM. And while Erlang is an excellent platform for ...

Although proponents of Scala push for its usage in a vast array of situations, adopting a new programming language can just as easily be a path to failure as it can be a path to victory. In some cases ...