Learning Scala Web Development (Video 1)

The video introduces the instructor, an experienced software developer with a passion for Scala and functional programming. The course focuses on web development using Scala, specifically on building RESTful web services and APIs. It covers REST architecture, actor model, and practical implementation of web services. The course requires basic Scala knowledge and uses Eclipse as the primary IDE, though projects are IDE-independent. Additional resources and further reading are suggested for deeper understanding.

What programming paradigm captured the instructor's interest after discovering Java?

• Object-oriented programming

• Functional programming

• Procedural programming

• Event-driven programming

What is the primary focus of the course in terms of web development?

• Building mobile applications

• Developing RESTful web services and APIs

• Creating desktop applications

• Designing user interfaces

Which architectural style will be explored in the course?

• Microservices architecture

• Layered architecture

• REST architecture

• Monolithic architecture

What is the recommended development environment for this course?

• Atom

• Sublime Text

• Eclipse with Scala IDE plugin

• Visual Studio Code

What tool ensures that the projects are IDE-independent?

• Gradle

• Ant

• Maven

• SBT (Simple Build Tool)