Scala

Guide to getting started with Scala in 5 minutes:

1. Download and install the Java Development Kit.
2. Download and install the latest stable Scala release.
3. Download “Programming in Scala” to your Kindle.
4. Create your hello world in a <name>.scala file.
5. Run it by typing “scala <name>.scala”
6. Wait…

If you plan to do something more than just to add “Scala” to your CV, it is probably a good idea to use an IDE.

1. Download IntelliJ IDEA (or any other reasonably stable Java IDE with an available Scala plugin) . Do not waste your time with the Scala IDE for Eclipse.
2. Download Scala plugin for IntelliJ.
3. Fire up IntelliJ and install the plugin.

Typical Hello World:

object Tada {
def main(args: Array[String]) {
println(“Yikes !”)
}

}