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Scala for Java Developers

This course is for Java developers looking to transition to programming in Scala. Translate what you already know in Java to Scala and start your functional programming journey.

Toby Weston - Pluralsight course - Scala for Java Developers
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What you'll learn

This course will help you transition from programming in Java to programming in Scala. It's designed firstly to help you get started with Scala, translating what you already know in Java to Scala. Then, with the language syntax under your belt, it introduces functional programming concepts to give you a head start writing Scala in a functional style. Lastly, the course outlines some tips and advice useful when transitioning existing Java projects and teams to Scala.

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Toby Weston - Pluralsight course - Scala for Java Developers
Toby Weston

Toby is an independent software developer based in London. He's written for Jaxenter and is the author of Essential Acceptance Testing on Leanpub.com. He specializes in modern software development and agile practices.

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