In this training, you learn the functional programming style with Scala, a programming language that can be used at several levels: from simple scripts to complex applications which are nevertheless very maintainable thanks to the flexibility and lisibility of Scala, and its "strong typing" datatype system.

During this training

• you will gain insight into the unique features of Scala,
• you learn how to apply functional programming,
• and how to combine this with the use of objects and classes.

• Introduction to Scala
• Basic Scala programming syntax: variables, loops, conditions
• Functional programming: principles
• Mutable and immutable objects
• Scala sequence objects (lists, arrays, ...) and collections(map, sets, ...); iterables
• Functions; anonymous functions; recursive functions; higher-order functions
• Classes, Objects, and Traits
• Packages and imports; using standard Java libraries
• OO programming in Scala: creating your own classes and objects; case classes
• Differences between Scala 2 and Scala 3
• Refactoring from imperative style to a functional programming style
• Pattern matching and regular expressions

Theoretical foundations with demonstrations. There is plenty of time provided for practical exercises.

Delivered as a live, interactive training – available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format. Training can be implemented in English, Dutch, or French.

Experience with an other programming language (e.g. Java or Python) is required: see e.g. Python fundamentals and Java programming.

Application developers who wish to learn object oriented programming and functional programming in Scala.