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Coding with the Functional Programming Paradigm Using Scala

Get a practical understanding of the Scala programming language, its features, and how to use it with this labs-based course!

Difficulty: Intermediate

Duration: Up to 12 hours and 30 minutes

Students: 367

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11 steps

There are 11 Hands-on Labs in this learning path

Duration: Up to 45 minutes

Understanding Basic Scala Elements for Functional Programming

In this lab, you will understand the basic principles of functional programming in Scala.

Duration: Up to 45 minutes

Start using Recursion with Scala

In this lab, you will understand the basics of recursive functions, and you will create basic recursive functions and tail-recursive functions.

Duration: Up to 1 hour

Creating and Handling Classes and Hierarchies in Scala

In this lab, you will work with classes, traits, and hierarchies in Scala.

Duration: Up to 45 minutes

Introducing Generics for Classes and Functions in Scala

In this lab, you will work with generics for classes and functions to leverage the most common polymorphism used in functional programming.

Duration: Up to 1 hour

Introduction to Scala Challenge

Demonstrate your Scala skills by performing tasks required to use the main components of Scala for functional programming.

Duration: Up to 1 hour

Leveraging Common Scala Immutable Data Structures

In this lab, you will start using the most important and common immutable data structures in Scala.

Duration: Up to 45 minutes

Writing and Using Higher-Order and Anonymous Functions in Scala

In this lab, you will understand and start using higher-order functions and anonymous functions.