Scala Programming Language

Overview

Scala is an object-oriented programming language specially designed to be scalable. However, it is also a functional language, seamlessly blending the most important elements of both, for a powerful, do-it-all tool that can be used for one-line expressions or ’mission critical’ systems alike. It has a concise syntax, and makes an excellent stepping stone to Java. It is one of the most popular functional programming languages out there and one of the most versatile languages across the board. Scala is the perfect transitional language for both java and functional programming.

Learning Scala is a smart way to upgrade your skills as well as to transition from object-oriented to functional styles. As it is a popular functional language, mastering it can immensely benefit you in your programming career as well. This Scala Programming Language online course will guide you every step of the way, with mini-projects at the end of each section to compound your learning and provide a clear breakdown of the various components that make up the language. You will start right at the beginning by installing Scala and getting an overview of the variables, constants, and string manipulations. From then on you will learn the various facets of Scala, section by section, using the Eclipse Scala IDE throughout. Among other things, you will learn the language fundamentals, control flow, functions, classes, file I/O and exception handling through this course as well. 

Course Curriculum

1: Course Introduction

2: Language Fundamentals

3: Expressions

4: Functions

5: Classes

6: Extra

Learning outcomes

• Learn how to combine OOP and Functional Programming
• Gain basic proficiency in Scala
• Get to grips with functional programming
• Learn a derivative language of Java
• Understand how to scale your programs efficiently
• Build Scalable Programs 

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this course aimed at?

• IT students
• Job seekers
• IT professionals 

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Scala programming language certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

Tutor info

Brett Romero is a software engineer and entrepreneur. He has started several businesses, including Bitesize Business School, where he writes about applying business principles to the real world and solving technology issues that every online business faces. His first business, Cygen, was a web design consulting business, from which he also created his first product – a JavaScript-based chatroom web application.

Brett has written desktop applications in languages running from Delphi to C# winforms/WPF, as well as built ASP.NET webforms and MVC based applications. When the iOS SDK was first introduced, he bought a Macbook and began building apps for the iPhone. He currently has seven apps in the iTunes App Store.

Brett holds an MBA from ASU (’14). His undergraduate major was in mathematics. Before graduating, he decided to get a business degree. He continued taking mathematics courses at the University of Washington after completing his undergraduate degree.

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