# From First Principles: Why Scala?

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**Tags:** scala, in-the-news\
**Created:** [11 February 2021 20:21 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/from-first-principles-why-scala/6919 "2021-02-11T20:21:02Z")\
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**Post date:** [11 February 2021 20:21 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/from-first-principles-why-scala/6919/1 "2021-02-11T20:21:02Z")

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> Scala, first appearing in 2004, is neither an old stalwart nor a new player in the programming language market. This post will discuss the unique combination of features that Scala provides and how it compares to other languages on the market, diving beneath the superficial experience to explore the fundamentals of the language. From this, you will learn why you might consider including Scala as a valuable addition to your programming toolbox.

[https://www.lihaoyi.com/post/FromFirstPrinciplesWhyScala.html](https://www.lihaoyi.com/post/FromFirstPrinciplesWhyScala.html)

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