What is the prerequisite to learn Scala?

Prerequisites to learn Scala Programming Scala Programming is based on Java, so if you have knowledge of Java syntax, then it’s pretty easy to learn Scala. But if you do not know Java but are aware of any other programming language like C, C++ or Python then also you can learn Scala Programming very quickly.

How do I start learning Scala?

5 best resources to learn Scala

1. Scala Book. There is no better place to start than Scala Book, that can be found on the official page of Scala language.
2. Scala Exercises.
3. Scala for the Impatient.
4. Scala & Functional Programming for Beginners.
5. Advanced Scala and Functional Programming.
6. 3 Comments.

We recommend starting with either Effective Programming in Scala, or Functional Programming Principles in Scala followed by Functional Program Design. Then, you can complement your Scala skills by taking any of the courses Programming Reactive Systems, Parallel Programming, or Big Data Analysis with Scala and Spark.

Why Scala is better than other programming languages?

Unlike other statically typed programming languages like C++, C etc., Scala doesn’t expect the redundant type of information from the user. In most cases, the user has no need to specify a type. Extensible: New language constructs can be added to Scala in form of libraries.

What is the difference between “foundational” and “deepening” Scala courses?

The “foundational” courses target programmers with no prior experience in Scala, whereas the “deepening” courses aim at strengthening Scala programmers skills in a specific domain (such as parallel programming).

What is the Scala specialization?

The Scala Specialization provides a hands-on introduction to functional programming using Scala. You can access the courses material and exercises by either signing up for the specialization or auditing the courses individually. The specialization has the following courses.