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Scala

Multi-Paradigm Language

Scala is a strong statically typed high-level general-purpose programming language that supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming. Designed to be concise, many of Scala's design decisions are aimed at addressing criticisms of Java. Scala source code can be compiled to Java bytecode and run on a Java virtual machine. Martin Odersky began designing Scala in 2001 at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, and it was released publicly in 2004.

Facts
First Released
2004 1
Paradigm
Multi paradigm: object oriented, functional, concurrent 2
Significance
Unifies object oriented and functional programming and gained commercial backing through Typesafe, later Lightbend. 2
Classification
Typing Discipline
Statically Typed 1
Typing Discipline
Strongly Typed 1
License
Apache License 2.0 1
FAQs

Can Scala programs use existing Java libraries?

Yes. Scala prioritizes interoperability and can use libraries from the Java and JavaScript ecosystems.

Yes. Scala is built with interoperability as a priority, and its official site says programmers can use Scala or leverage libraries from the Java and JavaScript ecosystems. That gives Scala projects easy access to many established libraries without rewriting them.
Connections

Base Language For

Play Framework, Frameworks

Verified en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_Framework: "It is written in Scala and usable from other programming languages that are compiled to JVM bytecode, e.g. Java."

Scalatra, Frameworks

Verified en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalatra: "Scalatra is a free and open source web application framework written in Scala."

Follows Typing Discipline

Static Typing, Concepts
Strong Typing, Concepts

In Field

Programming Language Theory, Fields
Source Wikipedia: Scala (programming language)

Invented By

Martin Odersky, Pioneers
Source Wikidata: Scala
Additional Source Wikipedia: Martin OderskyInfobox: known_for

Licensed Under

Apache License 2.0, Concepts
Sources
1. Wikidata: Scala
  • Wikidata Q460584, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
  • Wikidata Q460584 P571 (inception)
  • Wikidata Q460584 P275 (license)
  • Wikidata Q460584 P7078 (typing discipline)
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2. Wikipedia: Scala (programming language)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox: First appeared
    20 January 2004; 22 years ago (2004-01-20)
  • Infobox: Paradigm
    Multi-paradigm: concurrent, functional, imperative, object-oriented
  • Article body, company history
    On 12 May 2011, Odersky and collaborators launched Typesafe Inc. (later renamed Lightbend Inc.), a company to provide commercial support, training, and services for Scala.
  • In Field: Programming Language Theory, Lead
    Scala ( SKAH-lah) is a strongly statically typed high-level general-purpose programming language that supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming.
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Programming Language Database (PLDB): Scala - PLDB
Programming Language Database (PLDB)In Group: General-Purpose Multi-Paradigm Languages, Page text
Quote, In Group: General-Purpose Multi-Paradigm Languages, Page text
Scala ( SKAH-lah) is a general-purpose programming language
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Wikipedia: Martin Odersky
Wikimedia FoundationInvented By: Martin Odersky, Infobox: known_for
Quote, Invented By: Martin Odersky, Infobox: known_for
Generic Java, Scala, MOOC
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