Comprehensive and practical introduction to Functional Programming for Scala developers.

This book is for the typical Scala developer, probably with a Java background, who is both sceptical and curious about the Functional Programming (FP) paradigm. This book justifies every concept with practical examples, including writing a web application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does it compare to the red book?
A: This book is blue.

Q: umm... it looks green to me.
A: Honestly, it's blue. Lulu's preview is weird.

Q: Where can I buy a digital copy?
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Q: Is this suitable for beginners?
A: No, this is an intermediate book. First read Programming in Scala or Essential Scala.

Q: I know Haskell, is this book for me?
A: You're not really the target audience. Also, I am so sorry.

Q: Why is the cover so ugly?
A: Because I love Geometrical Methods of Mathematical Physics.