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Getting Started with Scala and sbt on the Command Line

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Scala is a potent general-purpose programming language with structured query data types that supports both operational and object-oriented programming. Many of Scala’s design decisions are intended to be brief and try to address Java’s critics. In this article learn how to create a Scala project from a template in this lesson. This might serve as the basis for your own projects. But, the default build tool for Scala will be used. Among other related activities, runs, and tests your programs. Let’s assume everyone is familiar with the terminal.

Steps for Getting Started with Scala using sbt

Step 1: Install the java JDK file from the following link.

https://www.oracle.com/in/java/technologies/javase/javase8-archive-downloads.html

Step 2: Then Run ‘javac -version’ in the command line.

Running-javac-version-in-command-line

 

Step 3: Develop the project. To create an empty folder cd to an empty folder. The “hello-world” template is retrieved from GitHub via this. Additionally, a target folder will be created, which you can dismiss. Then run the below command.

Creating-empty-folder

 

But will create additional target directories for created files when you build your project. You can disregard them.

Step 4: To run the project follow the below command cd onto hello-world. Run the command. Input “run.” The, which is optional, forces SBT to run again on each file save, enabling a quick edit/run/debug cycle. Additionally, but will provide a target directory that you can disregard.

Running-project

 


Last Updated : 15 Nov, 2022
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