How to Deploy a Scala Application to AWS Lambda
Scala code is super easy to deploy to AWS lambda. We show you how in this step by step tutorial.
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Refined Types in Scala
We look at how we can impose constraints on values at compile time with the Refined library.
Underscores are Overloaded in Scala!
Scala syntax is so confusing sometimes - I’ll show almost all uses of underscores in Scala. Sometimes the philosophy is inconsistent, but it’s worth at least...
Repartition vs Coalesce in Apache Spark
Drawing the line between two fundamental repartitioning operations in Apache Spark.
Eta-Expansion and Partially Applied Functions in Scala
We explore some not-so-well-understood territory in the form of eta-expansion and how methods and functions interoperate.
Type-Level Programming in Scala, Part 3
Final blow in the type-level trilogy. We learn how to sort lists… at compile time.
Type-Level Programming in Scala, Part 2
We continue down the path of type-level power in Scala. We learn to add numbers as types, at compile time.
Type-Level Programming in Scala, Part 1
This one is hardcode. We make the Scala compiler infer type relationships for us at compile time. Pure power.
The Practical Difference Between Abstract Classes and Traits in Scala
Abstract classes and traits share a lot of overlap in Scala. How are they actually different?
How Does “20 seconds” Work in Scala?
Various constructions like “20.seconds” look like baked into the Scala language. Let’s see how these work.