Codetown
Codetown ::: a software developer's community
Scala
Information
Scala is a general programming language and it runs on JVM. It's a static typed language with many features that make code concise and flexible.
Website: http://scala-lang.org
Location: Orlando
Members: 5
Latest Activity: Jul 27, 2011
Discussion Forum
A file poller implementation in Scala
Want to see how a file poller in Scala looks like? Check out…Continue
Started by Zemian Deng Mar 7, 2009.
Hello world
Perhaps I should have post this as my first message to the group, but I will add it anyway for completeness. Or in case someone wants to try Scala out and at least you can grap this template to start…Continue
Started by Zemian Deng Mar 3, 2009.
Simplifying Java Exception with Scala
One feature of Scala is it reuse Java's Exception class hierarchies, but much easier to use. For one thing, it treats Exception as "unchecked" just like RuntimeException, which I think one of the…Continue
Started by Zemian Deng Mar 3, 2009.
Scala Reading List
Loading feed
Comment Wall
Comment
Happy 10th year, JCertif!
Notes
Welcome to Codetown!
Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
Looking for Jobs or Staff?
Check out the Codetown Jobs group.
InfoQ Reading List
AWS Lambda Rust Support Reaches General Availability
AWS has elevated Rust support in Lambda from experimental to generally available, empowering developers to create high-performance, memory-safe serverless applications. This milestone enhances developer confidence, backed by AWS support and SLA. While it offers speed comparable to C++, challenges such as lengthy SDK compile times and increased binary sizes remain key considerations.
By Steef-Jan WiggersDeveloping and Deploying Software in a Sustainable Way
Sustainable APIs benefit most from minimalism, Jochen Joswig said at OOP Conference . Deployment should consider energy, usage, carbon intensity, hardware acquisition. Remote work, long device lifespans, and green office practices can lower emissions. Efficient CI, selective builds, smaller artefacts, and optimized assets can further reduce energy use.
By Ben LindersEnhancing Reliability Using Service-Level Prioritized Load Shedding at Netflix QCon SF 2025
At QCon San Francisco, Netflix engineers unveiled their advanced Service-Level-Prioritized Load-Shedding strategy, enhancing reliability during traffic spikes. By prioritizing high-value requests and automating management across microservices, they safeguard user experience and system stability. Key insights stress prioritization, automation, and structured load shedding for optimal resilience.
By Steef-Jan WiggersAI Agents Fail Manipulation Tests in Microsoft's Magentic Marketplace Simulation
Researchers at Microsoft, working in collaboration with Arizona State University, have introduced Magentic Marketplace, an open-source simulation environment designed to study how LLM-based agents behave in multi-agent economic systems. The platform addresses a growing need in AI research as autonomous agents gain capabilities in software development.
By Vinod GojePresentation: From Dashboard Soup to Observability Lasagna: Building Better Layers
Martha Lambert introduces the "Observability Lasagna" - a four-layer framework (Overview, System, Logs, Traces) focused on connecting layers for an optimized debugging UX. Learn practical tips for instrumentation, visualizing limits, and using event logs/exemplars to shift from general metrics to user-impact focused triaging. Essential for engineering leaders aiming for system reliability.
By Martha Lambert
© 2025 Created by Michael Levin.
Powered by
You need to be a member of Scala to add comments!