Deus Ex Scala - Finding a Home for Scala in the Corporate Machine

Deus Ex Scala - Finding a Home for Scala in the Corporate Machine

Explore how Scala can thrive in a corporate environment through this Scala Days conference talk. Delve into a technical case study, project postmortem, and reflections on building a Scala team from scratch in the context of financial exchanges. Learn about the challenges and benefits of adopting Scala in a highly regulated, risk-averse setting where performance is critical. Discover how this functional programming language can lead to improved team dynamics and productivity, even in environments traditionally dominated by Java. Gain insights into overcoming resistance to Scala adoption and find encouragement for pursuing "Life Beyond Java" in corporate settings.