What we’re about
Come and meet other software developers in the London area interested in the Scala programming language.
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- London & Krakow Scala Talks: Complexity is a sin & mystery talkThe Trade Desk, London
🎉 Come along to the London & Kraków joint Scala Talks! 🎉
In this event you'll hear from Volodymyr Yaroslavskyi live in London, and a mystery speaker streamed from the Kraków User Group.Agenda
5:30pm - 🥤 Doors open. Come along and grab a drink!
6:15pm - 🗣️ Mysterious Kraków speaker: Mystery talk on MCP
6:55pm - 🍕 Intermission: Join us for some free food and drinks! Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are provided. Let us know if you'd like something special - we'd be happy to accommodate.
7:25pm - 🗣️ Volodymyr Yaroslavskyi: Complexity is a sin
8:05pm - 🥤 Socialising: Grab a drink and let's discuss the talks.
9:00pm - 🍻 Join us in The Butcher's Hook and Cleaver pub to discuss the talks!🌐 This event has a live stream. Join the webinar at 6:40PM. Watch this space for more details.
🗣️ Volodymyr Yaroslavskyi: Complexity is a sin
Complex code will follow throughout the entirety of your career. Developers tend to take it like the weather - it’s something you can’t change, and you hope you’ll be lucky next time. But is this the best way to tackle it?
The talk will cover the problem of code complexity. I’ll talk about where to look for it, how to assess the damage it causes and how to make the situation better for your future self and team.
From my experience, I’ve noticed that the complexity introduced by a developer strongly correlates to the Dunning-Kruger effect (Confidence - Competence curve), while this topic is relevant to a broad audience, it will be especially useful for the developers with 2-5 years of experience - who are close to the peak of so called “Mount Stupid”. As someone not far from the peak myself, I was inspired to write this talk to share my experience.⭐ Volodymyr Yaroslavskyi ⭐
Scala and FP Enthusiast, currently working in JP Morgan Chase.
I don’t like cutting corners, and I am strong believer that nicely designed and written software is beneficial for any team at any stage.
Happy to talk about that and about other things as well.🗣️ Mysterious Kraków speaker: Mystery talk on MCP
Someone from Kraków will present on Metals and it's integration with LLMs using the Model Context Protocol. Watch this space for more details!Frequently Asked Questions
I can’t get into The Trade Desk!
To attend our event hosted by The Trade Desk you will need to be registered with the building. Please provide your name and email address when registering.
Before the event, you’ll receive an email from “One Bartholomew” titled “Your appointment at One Bartholomew”. If this is your first time at The Trade Desk, you will need to fill in an online form. Following this, you will be sent a QR code.
On arrival, enter the building and scan the QR code at the barriers to access and see the lift on the display (A-F). The lift will send you to the 10th floor.
After exiting the lift, make your way to The Trade Desk reception.
You can find detailed instructions here .
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🗣️ Would you like to present, but are not sure how to start? Give a talk with us and you'll receive mentorship from a trained toastmaster! Get in touch through this form and we'll get you started
🏡 Interested in hosting or supporting us? Please get in touch through this form and we can discuss how you can get involved.
📜 All London Scala User Group events operate under the Scala Community Code of Conduct.
We encourage each of you to report the breach of the conduct, either anonymously through this form or by contacting one of our team members. We guarantee privacy and confidentiality, as well as that we will take your report seriously and react quickly. - Women in Rust x Women in Scala: Coming Soon!Needs location
Please note that you must identify as a woman in order to attend this event.
🎉 Women in Rust x Women in Scala 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce a special collaboration between Women in Rust and Women in Scala! For the first time ever, we’re coming together to celebrate our shared passion for powerful languages and supportive communities!
Whether you’re seasoned in one, curious about the other, or just love connecting with fellow women in tech, this is an event you won’t want to miss. 🚀
Stay tuned for more details—we’ve got something exciting in store! ✨
Please note that you must identify as a woman in order to attend this event.
Agenda
6:00pm - 🍕 Socialising: Join us for some free food and drinks! Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are provided. Let us know if you'd like something special - we'd be happy to accommodate.
6:45pm - 🗣️ Women in Rust X Women in Scala
9:00pm - 🍻 Join us at a pub!————————————————————
🗣️ Would you like to present, but are not sure how to start? Give a talk with us and you'll receive mentorship from a trained toastmaster! Get in touch through this form and we'll get you started
🏡 Interested in hosting or supporting us? Please get in touch through this form and we can discuss how you can get involved.
📜 All London Scala User Group events operate under the Scala Community Code of Conduct:
https://www.scala-lang.org/conduct/
We encourage each of you to report the breach of the conduct, either anonymously through this form or by contacting one of our team members. We guarantee privacy and confidentiality, as well as that we will take your report seriously and react quickly.
