Learning Scala Web Development (Video 3)

The video explores the development of RESTful web services on the JVM platform, highlighting key trends and Java specifications. It discusses the influence of other programming languages and frameworks, such as Ruby on Rails and Django, on RESTful development. The shift towards asynchronous and nonblocking programming models is examined, addressing scalability challenges. The video also reviews modern frameworks like Rat Pack, Spring MVC, Vert X, and Spray, focusing on their role in building scalable and reliable RESTful services.

What is the main focus of the first section regarding RESTful web services on the JVM platform?

• The future of mobile applications

• The role of Python in web development

• Key trends and Java specification requests

• The history of Java programming

Which programming languages and frameworks have inspired RESTful web services development on the JVM?

• Swift and Kotlin

• C++ and .NET

• PHP and Laravel

• Ruby on Rails and Django

What is a limitation of the traditional thread-per-request model?

• It is incompatible with Java

• It requires too much memory

• It leads to quick exhaustion of resources

• It is too fast for modern applications

What programming paradigm has gained attention for building scalable web services?

• Functional programming

• Asynchronous and non-blocking paradigms

• Object-oriented programming

• Synchronous programming

What is the main advantage of using asynchronous and non-blocking models in web services?

• They increase the complexity of code

• They reduce the need for documentation

• They improve scalability and efficiency

• They are easier to debug

Which framework is highlighted for building RESTful web services using Scala?

• Spring MVC

• Ratpack

• Vert.x

• Spray

Which of the following is NOT a framework mentioned for asynchronous programming?

• Vert.x

• Spring MVC

• Ratpack

• Django