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Steps in Scala: An Introduction to Object-Functional Programming

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Steps in Scala: An Introduction to Object-Functional Programming
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Christos K. K. Loverdos
By (author) Apostolos Syropoulos
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:504
Dimensions(mm): Height 247,Width 175
Category/GenreObject-oriented programming (OOP)
ISBN/Barcode 9780521747585
ClassificationsDewey:005.114
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 25 Tables, black and white; 30 Halftones, black and white; 20 Line drawings, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 23 September 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Scala is a highly expressive, concise and scalable language. It is also the most prominent method of the new and exciting methodology known as object-functional programming. In this book, the authors show how Scala grows to the needs of the programmer, whether professional or hobbyist. They teach Scala with a step-by-step approach and explain how to exploit the full power of the industry-proven JVM technology. Readers can then dive into specially chosen design challenges and implementation problems, inspired by the trials of real-world software engineering. It also helps readers to embrace the power of static typing and automatic type inference. In addition, the book shows how to use the dual-object and functional-oriented natures combined at Scala's core, and so write code that is less 'boilerplate', giving a genuine increase in productivity.

Author Biography

Christos K. K. Loverdos is a research-inclined computer software professional. He has been working in the software industry for more than ten years, designing and implementing flexible, enterprise-level systems and was a member of the core team that led the design and implementation of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games portal (www.athens2004.com). Apostolos Syropoulos is a computer scientist. He has been instrumental in the spread of TeX and other related document preparation tools inside and outside Greece and is currently working as a computer educator.

Reviews

"Loverdos and Syropoulos provide a well-constructed introduction to this language." J. Beidler, University of Scranton for Choice Magazine