Scala for the Impatient / Edition 1

Scala 3 is concise, consistent, flexible, robust, and efficient, but there's a lot to learn and navigating features and improvements can be challenging. is a complete yet concise guide that reflects the major enhancements of Scala 3, from improved syntax and revamped type system to powerful contextual abstractions. This indispensable tutorial offers a faster, easier pathway for learning today's Scala. Horstmann—author of the programming classic, —covers everything working developers need to know, focusing on hands-on solutions, not academic theory. Given the size and scope of Scala 3, there's plenty to cover but it's presented in small chunks organized for quick access and easy understanding, with plenty of practical insights and focused sample code. If you're a Java, Python, C++, or C# programmer who's new to Scala or functional programming—or even if you've already used earlier versions of Scala—this guide will help you write code that's more robust, more efficient, and more secure.