Scala Days Conferences Courses

Universal Patterns of Evolution in Code and Machine Learning

Explore evolutionary theory's Fitness Landscapes model and its applications to code rewrites, ML, and software development, with insights for the Scala community's future.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scala's Role in the Programming Languages Ecosystem

Explore Scala's unique position bridging functional and object-oriented paradigms, its challenges, and future vision in programming language evolution.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Running Docker-Based Integration Tests in Scala - A Case Study

Comparing sbt-docker-compose and testcontainers-scala for Docker-based integration testing in Scala, focusing on execution time, test design, and practical insights for improved testing workflows.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Full Stack Scala Web Application Development

Build a full-stack web app using Scala for frontend and backend, with statically typed API communication. Learn to use ScalaJS, scalatags, and scalacss for a complete Scala-based development experience.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lessons from Teaching Scala to 80,000 People

Insights on effective Scala learning and teaching, covering excitement factors, overcoming barriers, mentoring, scalable learning, and strategies for rapid productivity in Scala development.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Diamond Architecture on Scala 3 - Managing Large Codebases

Explore Diamond Architecture in Scala 3 for managing large codebases. Learn OOP techniques, modular approaches, and new Scala 3 features to build maintainable applications.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Sounds of Structure - Music Modelling with ADTs

Explore music modeling in Scala using functional programming principles. Learn to represent musical elements, create a DSL, and compose sequences using algebraic data types and structural recursion.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - A Journey from Synchronized to Asynchronous Code in Scala

Humorous journey through Scala threading challenges, from synchronized blocks to asynchronous code. Learn practical tips for managing concurrency and improving multithreaded applications.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Implementing a Macro - Exploring Metaprogramming in Scala

Explore metaprogramming in Scala through macro implementation, covering inline macros, quotes, and reflection. Learn to create JSON object representations using string interpolator macros.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introducing Course Management Tools 2.0 for Efficient Course Creation and Maintenance

Discover tools for efficient course creation, maintenance, and distribution. Learn to simplify complex topics, incorporate student feedback, and keep content up-to-date with evolving technologies.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Shaping the Scala Community - Strategies for Growth and Inclusivity

Exploring strategies to grow and improve the Scala community, fostering inclusivity and innovation for future developers. Discusses current challenges, community changes, and initiatives to attract and engage new members.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Introduction to Generative Art with Scala

Explore generative art using Scala and Processing, focusing on flow fields. Learn a flexible workflow for creating visual art through live-coding examples with scala-cli.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Deep Dive into the Mill Scala Build Tool

Explore Mill, a Scala build tool offering speed and simplicity. Learn how it combines functional programming, Scala's flexibility, and best practices from SBT and Bazel for an intuitive building experience.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

My First Year in Scala - A Beginner's Journey

Navigating Scala as a beginner: key concepts, common pitfalls, and learning strategies for newcomers to functional programming and Scala development.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scala State of the Union - Closing Panel Discussion

Panel discussion with Scala experts addressing current topics and community questions about the state of Scala programming language.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video