Creative Scala | Functional Programming | Scala Learning

Explore Scala programming through creative coding and functional programming with Creative Scala, a book that provides an innovative approach to learning Scala for creative applications.

Introduction

Creative Scala is a book that explores Scala programming language through the lens of creative coding and functional programming. It provides an innovative approach to learning Scala for creative applications.

Highlights

• Demonstrates the building blocks that Scala developers use to create programs in a clear, succinct, and declarative manner
• Exercises are based on a functional graphics library called Doodle, which makes programming fun and creative
• No prior experience with Scala or functional programming is required, only one to two years' experience with a programming language

Recommendation

This book is a great way to get the basic mental model required to become competent with Scala. It's recommended for those who want to learn Scala through a creative and functional programming approach.