[kajumix]

I have been using Scala. I have found that it can give you the best of both worlds. You can reason algebraically, and often after a refactor, if it compiles, it works. Type inference and monads works great too. You also get to benefit from being in the java ecosystem. In instances where it gets too esoteric, I can break rules and code more like java. I am curious what others think.

[inickt]

I have really enjoyed Scala for the same reasons. Has some escape hatches if needed, and a large ecosystem.

sbt drives me insane though, and is probably my least favorite part of the development experience.

[jmaker]

Opposite experience with sbt here. It’s been much more useful than Maven or Gradle. Only fewer plug-ins than Gradle.

[kajumix]

I share the hateful sentiment. Too much magic and mystery in sbt for me

[valenterry]

Agreed, I feel the same. It also allows for a smooth gradual transition from imperative/oop code to a pfp style.