Workshop Description

This workshop is intended to reach out to people of color, women and non-binary people who are interested in learning Scala! We are emphatically queer & trans inclusive!

In this workshop, we'll take you through the basics of functional programming in Scala, a powerful language that has uses in everything from web applications to data science to large-scale distributed systems. By the end of the day, you'll have built several doodles, have a basic understanding of functional programming, and a grasp of Scala fundamentals.

To attend this event, you should have at least some familiarity with another programming language (like Ruby, Python, or Javascript). Students will be separated into different classes based on the experience level they choose when signing up. If you are completely new to programming, you should look at attending a RailsBridge event instead, or wait for a future ScalaBridge event when we hope to offer more-introductory workshops.

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Transportation and Parking

Domino Data Lab is located a 15 minute walk from the Powell BART station and right next to the CalTrain station at 4th and King. Bicycles can be brought into the building. Paid parking is available along Brannan St between 4th St and 3rd St.

Food and Drinks

Dinner (Thai food) will be provided at the InstallFest. Breakfast (bagels, fruits, granola, yogurt, etc.) and lunch (Mediterranean food) will be provided on the day of the workshop. There will be vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.

Afterparty

Everyone's invited to have a drink together after the workshop. Location will be within a short walk from the workshop location.