Discover functional programming in Scala

Functional Programming in Scala is a specialist book by Paul Chiusano and Rúnar Bjarnason that focuses on the principles of functional programming and their application in the Scala language.

The book gradually introduces both basic and more advanced concepts of functional programming and demonstrates, with examples, how to apply these principles when designing and writing programs in Scala. The text emphasizes working with functions, data immutability, and composing programs from smaller parts, which can contribute to better readability and maintainability of code.

The publication can be useful for developers who are starting with Scala as well as for those who want to deepen their knowledge of functional techniques. Scala combines object-oriented and functional elements, so the book can also serve as a guide on how to use these approaches in Scala.

Why choose this book?

• Practical approach: The book contains examples and exercises for practice.
• Explanation of concepts: It focuses on a clear presentation of key functional programming principles.
• Focus on FP techniques in Scala: Shows common functional patterns and their usage in Scala.
• Supports reusability: Guides you to compose programs from smaller, reusable parts.
• Suitable for skill development: Functional programming can be useful across a range of projects and technical roles.

Main features of the book:

• A guide to functional programming in Scala
• Suitable for readers with varying levels of experience (from basics to more advanced topics)
• Includes theoretical foundations as well as practical examples
• Focuses on principles such as immutability, working with functions, and composition
• Working with a combination of object-oriented and functional approaches in Scala