Scala (pronounced /ˈskɑːlə, ˈskeɪlə/) is a multi-paradigm programming language designed to integrate features of object-oriented programming and functional programming. The name Scala stands for "scalable language", signifying that it is designed to grow with the demands of its users.
Scala runs on the Java platform (Java Virtual Machine) and is compatible with existing Java programs. It also runs on Java Platform, Micro Edition Connected Limited...
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Scala (pronounced /ˈskɑːlə, ˈskeɪlə/) is a multi-paradigm programming language designed to integrate features of object-oriented programming and functional programming. The name Scala stands for "scalable language", signifying that it is designed to grow with the demands of its users.
Scala runs on the Java platform (Java Virtual Machine) and is compatible with existing Java programs. It also runs on Java Platform, Micro Edition Connected Limited Device Configuration. An alternative implementation exists for the .NET platform, but it has not been kept up to date.
Scala has the same compilation model as Java and C# (separate compilation, dynamic class loading), so Scala code can call Java libraries (or .NET libraries in the .NET implementation).
The Scala software distribution, including compiler and libraries, is released under a BSD license.
The design of Scala started in 2001 at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) by Martin Odersky, following on from work on Funnel,...
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