When I first started learning Scala, I was struck by how different it felt from Java. As a Java developer, I was used to object-oriented patterns and verbose syntax. But Scala introduced me to a world where immutability, pattern matching, and concise functional expressions were the norm. This article shares what I learned about the differences between Scala and Java, especially through the lens of functional programming.
In traditional systems, side effects lead to increased complexity, debugging challenges, and unpredictable behavior. CocoIndex adopts a pure data flow programming approach, ensuring reliability.