Scala Skill Overview
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Description
Scala is a modern, high-level programming language that combines the best features of object-oriented and functional programming. It's known for its concise syntax, scalability, and compatibility with Java. Scala allows developers to write clean, efficient code for a wide range of applications, from web services to data analysis. Key skills in Scala include understanding its syntax, using control structures, writing functions, and working with classes and objects. More advanced skills involve using higher-order functions, implicit parameters, traits, futures, promises, and case classes. Expertise in Scala involves designing complex applications, optimizing code, and contributing to open-source projects.
Expected Behaviors
Micro Skills
Knowledge of Scala's variable declarations
Understanding of Scala's operators
Familiarity with Scala's comments
Understanding of Scala's statement terminators
Understanding of Scala's numeric data types (Int, Long, Float, Double)
Knowledge of Scala's Boolean data type
Familiarity with Scala's String data type
Understanding of Scala's Unit data type
Ability to use Scala's if-else statements
Understanding of Scala's while and do-while loops
Knowledge of Scala's for loop and for comprehension
Knowledge of how to define and call functions in Scala
Understanding of Scala's function parameters and return type
Familiarity with Scala's anonymous functions
Knowledge of Scala's basic syntax and semantics
Ability to use Scala's built-in functions
Ability to define and call custom functions in Scala
Knowledge of how to define classes in Scala
Understanding of how to create objects in Scala
Ability to use constructors in Scala
Understanding of class inheritance in Scala
Understanding of how to create and manipulate Lists in Scala
Knowledge of how to create and manipulate Sets in Scala
Ability to create and manipulate Maps in Scala
Understanding of the differences between mutable and immutable collections in Scala
Understanding of how to use match expressions in Scala
Knowledge of how to use case classes in pattern matching
Ability to use pattern guards in Scala
Understanding of how to match on sequences in Scala
Knowledge of how to throw exceptions in Scala
Understanding of how to catch exceptions in Scala
Ability to use finally clauses in Scala
Understanding of how to create custom exceptions in Scala
Knowledge of function literals
Understanding of function values
Knowledge of anonymous functions
Understanding of currying in Scala
Knowledge of implicit parameters
Understanding of implicit conversions
Ability to define implicit classes
Understanding of the rules for implicits
Understanding of trait basics
Ability to define and use traits
Knowledge of trait inheritance and mixin
Understanding of abstract and concrete traits
Understanding of future basics
Ability to create and use futures
Knowledge of promise basics
Ability to create and use promises
Knowledge of case class basics
Ability to define and use case classes
Understanding of pattern matching basics
Ability to use pattern matching with case classes
Knowledge of dependent method types
Understanding of dependent types in Scala's type system
Knowledge of def macros
Understanding of macro expansion
Knowledge of future creation and completion
Understanding of promise creation and completion
Knowledge of Akka actors
Understanding of Akka streams
Understanding of Play controllers
Understanding of Play templates
Knowledge of architectural patterns
Ability to choose the right architecture for a given problem
Understanding of principles like SOLID and DRY
Understanding of compilation phases
Ability to use compiler options
Understanding of how the compiler optimizes code
Knowledge of garbage collection
Understanding of JIT compilation
Experience with JVM profiling tools
Experience with web frameworks like Play and Akka HTTP
Experience with data processing libraries like Spark
Knowledge of testing libraries like ScalaTest
Experience with version control systems like Git
Ability to write clear, concise documentation
Experience with issue tracking and code review systems
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