Scala 3: Extension Methods

An exploration of extension methods in Scala 3, showing how they replace the Scala 2 implicit class pattern to enhance existing types.

Scala 3 New Features course for Scala 2 developers: rockthejvm.com/p/scala-3-new-features Written version: blog.rockthejvm.com/scala-3-extension-methods/ This video explores extension methods, a completely new first-class feature of Scala 3. This replaces the Scala 2 implicit class + method pattern to enhance existing types with new methods. How to get started with Scala 3/Dotty: Option 1: install IntelliJ IDEA at jetbrains.com/idea with the Scala plugin which offers support for Scala 3/Dotty Option 2: check the official Dotty instructions at dotty.epfl.ch/docs/usage/ide-support.html Follow Rock the JVM on: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/rockthejvm Twitter: twitter.com/rockthejvm Blog: blog.rockthejvm.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home: rockthejvm.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------