Scala for the Intrigued

  • 4 days ago · 5:30 PM

*Please take note of the important check-in details at Yelp*

So we've talked about Scala before (Jan '09 and Feb '12), but since the language never ceases to amaze me, I thought we should revisit it again, this time with Dr. Venkat Subramaniam, the author of "Programming Scala: Tackle Multi-Core Complexity on the Java Virtual Machine" (among other titles).

Scala is a statically typed, fully OO, hybrid functional language that provides highly expressive syntax on the JVM. It is great for pattern matching, concurrency, and simply writing concise code for everyday tasks. If you're a Java programmer intrigued by this language and are interested in exploring further, this talk is for you.

We will go through a rapid overview of the language, look at its key strengths and capabilities, and see how you can use this language for your day-to-day programming. This session will be coding intensive, so be ready for some serious Scala syntax and idioms.

The venue, food, drinks, and giveaways will be provided by our sponsors.

About Dr. Venkat Subramaniam

Dr. Venkat Subramaniam, founder of Agile Developer, Inc., has trained and mentored thousands of software developers in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Venkat helps his clients effectively apply and succeed with agile practices on their software projects, and speaks frequently at international conferences and user groups. Venkat is also an adjunct faculty and teaches CS courses remotely at the University of Houston. He is author of ".NET Gotchas," coauthor of 2007 Jolt Productivity Award winning "Practices of an Agile Developer," author of "Programming Groovy: Dynamic Productivity for the Java Developer" and "Programming Scala: Tackle Multi-Core Complexity on the Java Virtual Machine" (Pragmatic Bookshelf).

 

CHECK-IN PROCESS

  • Doors will open at 5:30pm to allow enough time for the check-in process.
  • Please update your meeting handle to reflect your FIRST NAME AND LAST NAME. Security will be checking IDs at the door. *Please note: You WILL NOT be allowed into the event unless we have your first and last name (that matches the name on your ID) prior to the event.
  • Beer and wine will be served at this event, so please keep in mind only folks 21 and over are allowed into the event. (Another reason for the ID check)
  • Guestlist will be closing at 11:45AM the day of the event (Tuesday - May 14).
  • If you will be coming with a guest, please provide us with their first and last name as well.
  • Waiting list folks will be allowed into the event AFTER we get through all the confirmed attendees.
  • Yelp is generously providing pizza, drinks, and beer on top of the venue space, so please be respectful of the attached event terms/guidelines: YELP EVENT GUIDELINES.
  • If you have RSVP'd but find you can no longer attend, please update your status to allow room for those on the waiting list.

 

 

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  • Konstantin Zheludkov

    Nice presentation for misleading of major advances of scala! I know his wife now but I don't know what she is stands for. lol:) Too much worlds with very limited output. I would scala(scale) that presentation for 10 to 4. I am kidding.

    3 days ago

  • Fuad Malikov

    Exceptional presenter, very good content. Loved it!

    3 days ago

  • Ko-Chih Wu

    Venkat's talk is always interesting and inspiring! And the beer was great

    3 days ago

    • Ian Crosby

      I believe there were two, Franziskaner (white) and Tricerahops (Double IPA). Agreed, very tasty.

      1 · 3 days ago

    • Brian O'Shea

      Yes, Tricerahops is brewed by Ninkasi, in Eugene, Oregon.

      3 days ago

  • Roberto Burgos

    Pardon my language, but that was one hell of a presentation.

    3 days ago

  • Ron Courtright

    Well done. As a complete neophyte I found the presentation to be fulfilling.

    3 days ago

  • Anthony Ikeda

    Also what was the editor Venkat was using?

    1 · 3 days ago

  • Anthony Ikeda

    What is the ETA on the video of the presentation?

    3 days ago

  • Anthony Ikeda

    Fantastic presentation, very engaged and well structured. We need more like this.

    3 days ago

  • Joe Amoros

    Great event! Awesome speaker, good people, all around good times.

    3 days ago

  • Brian O'Shea

    Well presented with lots of interesting and useful information. The venue was just the right size, and the food and drinks were great.

    4 days ago

  • Marcio DaSilva

    Awesome presentation! Very funny!

    4 days ago

  • Aashay Desai

    Great presentation, plenty of food and beverage available.

    4 days ago

  • Jon A Savell

    right around the corner and i absolutely cannot attend. i do hope that this spot will go to someone on the wait-list.

    4 days ago

  • Jon A Savell

    i'm right around the corner and i absolutely cannot attend. i do hope this seat will go to someone else.

    4 days ago

  • Anthony Kilman

    Sorry. Last minute change, not able to make it today.

    4 days ago

  • Sonia Kaul

    Sorry, will not be able to make it. My slot is open. Will look forward for the recording.

    4 days ago

  • Suyash Joshi

    Can't make it so opening my spot. I'm sure Marakana will tape it, please post a link here of the recording as it becomes available so we all can get a notification.

    4 days ago

  • James Long

    Something came up. Someone can have my spot.

    4 days ago

  • howard dyckoff

    Running a little late and have later conflicting meeting. pls let us know where the slides will be and/or video.

    4 days ago

  • Julius Schorzman

    Please remove yourself from the list if you can't make it -- us wait listers would appreciate it!

    4 days ago

  • Katherine

    Unfortunately, can't go tonight. Looking forward to the video (thank you for consistently recording every talk...what a great archive).

    4 days ago

  • Patrick Sauts

    We started using scala three weeks ago the meetup is perfect for us

    4 days ago

  • Petr Votava

    Its seems that work does too often get in a way. Have fun!

    4 days ago

  • Rick Lind

    When I click on the map link above, Google Maps instead suggests 706 El Camino Real at the intersection of Turk and VanNess/ElCamino.
    I believe 706 Mission is actually at the intersection of Mission and 3rd.

    1 · 4 days ago

    • Eric Braun

      Mapquest gets it right anyway...

      4 days ago

  • David Kaye

    vacating a spot - can't make it - "do a good show" - "take copious notes"

    5 days ago

  • Nikki Bell

    I Will be there

    5 days ago

  • Vishvesh Deshmukh

    Will this talk be streamed / recorded?

    April 8

    • Max Walker

      We'll be recording it, and will post it after the event.

      5 days ago

  • Winnie

    Hi, Sorry I can't attend this. Can the presentation material be posted, please? Thanks!

    April 16

    • Max Walker

      Yep! Check the comments after the event for the link to the video / slides

      5 days ago

  • Jack Zhang

    would like to join

    May 10

  • Jason Swartz

    Looking forward to it

    May 6

  • Dereck Miske

    Looking forward to seeing you all

    April 30

  • Sanjay Biswas

    Looking forward to it

    April 25

  • Alan Yee

    Can't wait!

    April 24

  • Dave Taubler

    Definitely looking forward to this

    April 24

  • howarddy

    I should already be a member.

    April 24

  • Ron Courtright

    Yes, I am intrigued.

    April 24

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