Scala is a modern programming language that combines object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. It was designed to address the limitations of Java and provide a more expressive and concise language for building scalable and maintainable applications. Scala runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and seamlessly interoperates with existing Java code.
The name "Scala" stands for "scalable language," reflecting its ability to scale from small scripts to large-scale applications. It was created by Martin Odersky and first released in 2004. Since then, it has gained popularity among developers due to its powerful features and its ability to increase productivity and code readability.
