Category: Scala

Scala for Java Developers – A practical guide to building apps and integrating code – #programming #bookreview

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Scala for Java Developers Build reactive, scalable applications and integrate Java code with the power of Scala Thomas Alexandre (Packt – paperback, Kindle)   The increasingly popular Scala programming language runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). And “Java and Scala stacks can be freely mixed for totally seamless integration,” Scala’s website proudly trumpets. The Scala … Continue reading Scala for Java Developers – A practical guide to building apps and integrating code – #programming #bookreview

Making Sense of NoSQL – A balanced, well-written overview – #bigdata #bookreview

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Making Sense of NoSQL A Guide for Managers and the Rest of Us Dan McCreary and Ann Kelly (Manning, paperback) This is NOT a how-to guide for learning to use NoSQL software and build NoSQL databases. It is a meaty, well-structured overview aimed primarily at “technical managers, [software] architects, and developers.” However, it also is … Continue reading Making Sense of NoSQL – A balanced, well-written overview – #bigdata #bookreview

Testing in Scala – How to Test First, Then Develop Effective Code – #programming #bookreview

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Testing in Scala Daniel Hinojosa (O’Reilly – paperback, Kindle) In test-driven development (TDD), a software developer first creates some specific tests that are intended to fail and then writes code that is good enough to pass the tests. After that, the code is refactored, improved to make it better and easier to maintain and extend. … Continue reading Testing in Scala – How to Test First, Then Develop Effective Code – #programming #bookreview