Scala for Fun & Profit

Nov 06 2024 7 ep. 66 mins 6
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Discover fun projects and successful companies using our favorite programming language!

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From Scala to Silicon: The Chisel Journey with Jack Koenig

Nov 06 2024 94 mins  
In this conversation, Jack Koenig discusses Chisel, a hardware generation language that allows users to describe hardware using Scala. He explains the differences between traditional hardware description languages like Verilog and the advantages of using Chisel, including its ability to generate optimized designs and facilitate easier refactoring. The discussion also covers the des

Discover SiriusXM new streaming platform with Luka Jacobowitz and Damian Mazurkiewicz

Jun 25 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of Scala for Fun & Profit, Julien Truffaut chats with Luka Jakubowicz and Damian Mazurkiewicz from SiriusXM, a leading audio entertainment company in North America. They discuss SiriusXM's use of Scala 3, Smithy for API development, and building a new streaming platform. * SiriusXM uses Scala 3 for its backend services, with a focus on functional programmin

Data Engineering at Netflix using Apache Spark and Flink with Joan Goyeau

May 07 2024 75 mins  
This episode features Joan Goyeau, a data engineering expert at Netflix. We discuss the unique challenges of supporting a massive user base across various devices for flawless video streaming. Joan also sheds light on Netflix's innovative use of Apache Spark with Scala 3. --- Links --- Spark for Scala: https://github.com/vincenzobaz/spark-scala3 Joan's Kubernetes client:

Music DSL in Scala.js with Paul Matthews

Apr 08 2024 81 mins  
Join me in this exciting episode as I sit down with Paul Matthews, a Scala developer at ClearScore who also happens to be a former rock star! We delve into Paul's fascinating journey, exploring his deep-seated passion for music and how it intersects with his tech expertise. Get ready to be inspired as Paul shares insights into his innovative Scala.js library, "Sound of Sca

Simple Scala with Li-Haoyi

Mar 26 2024 67 mins  
Scala is a formidable language but some its libraries have a steep learning curve. If you are looking for a simple tech stack that lets you focus on business requirements then the Li Haoyi ecosystem is a great choice. Hands-on Scala book Blog ⁠Scala at Scale at Databricks Twitter GitHub --- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Working on Open-Source 02:34 Principles of th

Discover SwissBorg with Voytek Pituła

Mar 05 2024 41 mins  
Welcome to our latest podcast episode! In this instalment, we dive deep into SwissBorg, a leading crypto wealth management platform based in Lausanne. Our special guest, Voytek Pituła, a Staff Software Engineer at SwissBorg, joins us to shed light on their journey and the role Scala plays in their success. Whether you're an enthusiast of Scala, crypto, or wealth management, t

Game development in Scala.js with David Smith

Mar 01 2024 58 mins  
David Smith and I discuss game development in Scala.js / Scala 3 using the game engine Indigo and the front end framework Tyrian. You can sponsor Dave open source work on GitHub. Note: David was Head of Engineering at ITV, rather than Director of Engineering. Check out our sponsor ScalaJobs, the most effective platform to hire Scala Engineering talent.