Abstract Classes vs Traits in Scala: Practical Differences
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Abstract classes and traits share a lot of overlap in Scala: discover how they actually differ
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How Does the '20 Seconds' Idiom Work in Scala?
4 min read • • Explanation
Various idioms like '20.seconds' seem built into Scala: discover how these idioms work
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The Differences Between Null, Nothing, Nil, None, and Unit in Scala
4 min read • • Explanation
Discover the different flavors of 'nothing-ness' in Scala and how they impact your code
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Use Akka Streams' Graph DSL: Quickly Explained
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Explore Akka Streams' powerful Graph DSL and learn how to get started quickly with our easy guide
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Comparing Akka Streams, Kafka Streams and Spark Streaming
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Explore how Akka Streams, Kafka Streams, and Spark Streaming stack up and find out which one is best for your use case
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Why are Scala Type Classes Useful?
4 min read • • Explanation
FP fans discuss the challenge of type classes in pure functional programming with Scala: why are they difficult, and why do we really need them?
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