LibGuides: App Development: Scala

Treehouse

Enroll in Treehouse's "Introduction to Scala" course for intermediate coders. In this course, you'll learn about functional programming, Scala data structures, and higher order functions.

Treehouse
Treehouse is an online learning platform that teaches coding and web development skills, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

Complete the registration form to access Treehouse. Once your request is processed, Treehouse will send you an email confirming your account. Please be patient as account creation may take a few days. Library account holders may only have ONE account with Treehouse.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers several beginner- and intermediate-level courses to help you learn Scala. Explore courses like "Scala Essential Training," "Hands-On Introduction: Scala," and "Coding Exercises: Scala."

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Previously known as Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning provides access to thousands of online courses and tutorials in seven different languages to help you learn about leadership, career searching, software, marketing, and many other skills essential to the job market. These self-paced courses include videos that vary from a few minutes long to multi-hour courses with downloadable exercise files. With the new upgrade, you also have access to the LinkedIn Learning app!
Please use your library barcode and pin to log into the upgraded LinkedIn Learning. If using the app, the library code is slcl.

Hoopla

Hoopla
Only available to residents of St. Louis County. Limit of 10 titles per month. A web and mobile library media streaming platform for audio books, comics, e-books, movies, music, and TV.

Mastering Scala: Elegance in Code by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain "Mastering Scala: Elegance in Code" is an essential guide for software developers and programmers who are eager to dive deep into the Scala programming language. This comprehensive book not only introduces you to the basics of Scala but also takes you on a journey through its more advanced features, emphasizing the art of writing elegant and efficient code. Scala, known for its concise syntax and the seamless integration of functional and object-oriented programming paradigms, offers a unique approach to software development. This book is designed to help you harness the full potential of Scala, making your code not just functional, but strikingly elegant. The book begins with a thorough introduction to Scala's core concepts, such as its type system, implicit parameters, and pattern matching. As you progress, you'll explore advanced topics like concurrency, reactive programming, and DSL construction. Each chapter is packed with real-world examples and practical exercises, enabling you to apply your learning immediately. "Mastering Scala: Elegance in Code" also delves into the nuances of functional programming in Scala, providing you with a solid foundation to write pure, type-safe, and immutable code. You'll learn how to leverage Scala's powerful libraries and frameworks to build robust and scalable applications. Moreover, this book covers best practices in software development. From coding standards to software design principles, you'll learn how to write code that is not only efficient but also maintainable and scalable. The final chapters focus on software architecture, discussing how Scala fits into the larger context of JVM languages and the modern software ecosystem. Whether you're a beginner in Scala or an experienced programmer looking to deepen your understanding of this elegant language, "Mastering Scala: Elegance in Code" is an indispensable resource. It's more than just a programming book; it's a pathway to mastering the art of writing beautiful Scala code.
Publication Date: 2024
Scala Programming for Beginners: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Learning Scala for Functional Programming and Practical Use by Voltaire Lumiere Scala Programming For Beginners: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide To Learning Scala For Functional Programming And Practical Use Discover How to Use the Scala Programming Language to Create Absurdly Strong and Very Scalable Applications. Are you trying to find a programming language that combines the strength of functional programming with the flexibility of object-oriented programming? Are you a novice or seasoned developer seeking to expand your toolkit with a potent, scalable language, but are unsure which one to pick? You've come to the correct location if the answer to any of these is yes. Scala is a language largely used for distributed programming in essential financial infrastructure, large-scale data crunching, managing data pipelines, and real-time information processing such as ad-serving. This all-inclusive book will teach you how to create Scala applications from the ground up through short, digestible lessons that will step-by-step increase your knowledge from foundational ideas to more complex ideas.
Publication Date: 2024

Udemy

No matter your level, Udemy has a Scala tutorial for you. Explore courses like "Complete Scala 3 Development Masterclass," "Scala Applied, Part 1 and 2," and "Advanced Scala and Functional Programming."

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Offers thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors across 75 categories for upskilling in the areas of business, technology, and design, as well as courses on health and well-being, the arts and language learning. Courses are replaced monthly with new material addressing emerging topics. On-demand videos in eight different languages taught by native-speaking instructors are also included.
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