Scala in 2025: How to Start, What to Learn | Functional World #16

Michał Pawlik introduces Scala for beginners, covering IDEs, build tools, direct-style concurrency, and functional programming.

Functional World #16 is geared toward developers just beginning their journey into Scala programming. Even if you’re already working with Scala, you might find some fresh perspectives and new approaches to enhance your skills! Meet the speaker: Michał Pawlik, breaker of things, finder of bugs, and escape room fugitive, I'm a Scala enthusiast who shares insights at blog.michal.pawlik.dev. When I'm not diving into code, you'll find me contributing to open-source projects or preparing another conference talk. About the talk: Join Michał for a beginner-friendly talk, where he'll introduce Scala and guide you through the essentials! He'll provide a brief overview of IDEs and build tools, and walk you through various coding styles like direct style concurrency and functional programming. Whether you're just starting out or looking to experiment with new approaches, this session will offer valuable insights and help you on your Scala journey. ------------------ ▶️ Looking for a Scala job? Check out our careers page! scalac.io/careers 📸 Follow Scalac on social media! Instagram: instagram.com/scalac.backstage/?hl=en Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/scalac/ Twitter: x.com/scalac_io Facebook: facebook.com/scalac.io/ 📩 Join our Meetup group to stay up to date with our events: meetup.com/functionalworld/?eventOrigin=your_groups