The ancient Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu, once said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Recognizing that there is a long way to go in your journey toward learning software engineering, this chapter may certainly be considered your first step as you begin to venture into the Scala language. And while taking that first step is indeed a momentous and commendable occasion, ensuring that you are headed in the appropriate direction is also a critical consideration.
There is an archetypal and yet naive notion within the industry that the best way to learn ...
