Givens vs. Implicits in Scala 3
From the previous article, you know how givens work. Let’s compare them with the old Scala implicits.
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Given and Using Clauses in Scala 3
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Let’s Talk About the Scala 3 Indentation
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Type Lambdas in Scala 3
Exploring a quick but powerful structure in Scala 3 - type lambdas. This will help you think higher-level.
Types, Kinds and Type Constructors in Scala
Scala has a powerful type system. We look at how Scala types can be organized, what type constructors are, and why we should care.