Functional Programming in Scala

by Runar Bjarnason, Paul Chiusano

Released September 2014

Publisher(s): Manning Publications

ISBN: 9781617290657

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Book description

Functional Programming in Scala is a serious tutorial for programmers looking to learn FP and apply it to the everyday business of coding. The book guides readers from basic techniques to advanced topics in a logical, concise, and clear progression. In it, you'll find concrete examples and exercises that open up the world of functional programming.

About the Technology

Functional programming (FP) is a style of software development emphasizing functions that don't depend on program state. Functional code is easier to test and reuse, simpler to parallelize, and less prone to bugs than other code. Scala is an emerging JVM language that offers strong support for FP. Its familiar syntax and transparent interoperability with Java make Scala a great place to start learning FP.

About the Book

What's Inside

Functional programming concepts
The whys and hows of FP
How to write multicore programs
Exercises and checks for understanding

About the Reader

This book assumes no prior experience with functional programming. Some prior exposure to Scala or Java is helpful.

About the Authors

Paul Chiusano and Rúnar Bjarnason are recognized experts in functional programming with Scala and are core contributors to the Scalaz library.

Quotes
Leads to deep insights into the nature of computation.
- From the Foreword by Martin Odersky, Creator of Scala

The definitive guide to functional programming for Scala and Java 8 developers!
- William E. Wheeler, TekSystems

Shows you the approach and mindset to raise your Scala way beyond 'a better Java'.
- Fernando Dobladez, Code54

The coding challenges are challenging, fun, and informative for real-world use.
- Chris Nauroth, Hortonworks

Learn by doing—rather than just reading.
- Douglas Alan, Eli and Edythe L. Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT