Installing Scala

Of course, you will need the Scala programming language. It does require Java to be installed, it evolves quickly, and the newest version can be found at https://www.scala-lang.org/download/. There are different ways of installing the language and you can choose whichever is the most comfortable for you. There are a few tips about how to install the language in your operating system at https://www.scala-lang.org/download/install.html. As the official Scala website suggests, the easiest way to get started is to download an IDE (IntelliJ, for example), get the Scala plugin, and it will set things up for you. I will provide a couple of tips that have proven useful in my career that have enabled me to be very flexible while experimenting and learning.