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Types Working for You, Not against You
Summary
Richard Dallaway shows an example of what Scala looks like when using pattern matching over classes, how to encode an idea into types and use advanced features of Scala without complicating the code.
Bio
Richard Dallaway is a partner at Underscore -- a consultancy specializing in Scala, especially the type-driven and functional aspects of Scala. He works on client projects writing software and helping teams deliver software with Scala. His focus is on the web, machine learning, and code review. He's the co-author of "Essential Slick" (Underscore), and author of the "Lift Cookbook" (O'Reilly).
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