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Scala is a software application influenced by: ML, Java, Smalltalk, Standard ML, OCaml, Common Lisp + 2 more[1]. This influence reflects the diverse roots of the language. Scala's development drew upon a range of existing programming languages[1].

The awards won by Scala include the Programming Languages Software Award[2]. This award recognizes Scala's contributions to the field of programming languages[2]. It is a notable achievement for a software application like Scala to receive such an award[2].

Scala's recognition through the Programming Languages Software Award highlights its impact on the programming community[2]. The language's design and functionality have been shaped by its influences, including ML, Java, and others[1].

Overall, Scala is a software application with a unique set of influences and a notable award to its name, the Programming Languages Software Award[2], influenced by a range of programming languages[1].

Scala

Summary

Scala is an object-based language[1]. Scala draws 1,444 Wikipedia views per month (object_based_language category, ranking #6 of 28).[2]

Key Facts

  • Scala received the Programming Languages Software Award[3].
  • Scala's instance of is recorded as object-based language[4].
  • Scala's instance of is recorded as functional programming language[5].
  • Scala's instance of is recorded as multi-paradigm programming language[6].
  • Scala's instance of is recorded as JVM language[7].
  • Scala's instance of is recorded as programming language[8].
  • Scala's developer is recorded as Martin Odersky[9].
  • Scala's developer is recorded as Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne[10].
  • Scala's copyright license is recorded as Apache Software License 2.0[11].
  • Scala's programmed in is recorded as Scala[12].
  • Scala's designed by is recorded as Martin Odersky[13].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.11.6[14].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.12.0[15].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.12.1[16].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.12.2[17].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.12.4[18].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.12.5[19].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.12.6[20].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.12.3[21].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.11.12[22].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.11.11[23].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.11.8[24].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.11.7[25].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.11.5[26].
  • Scala's software version identifier is recorded as 2.11.4[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include object-based language[4], functional programming language[5], multi-paradigm programming language[6], JVM language[7], and programming language[8].

Why It Matters

Scala draws 1,444 Wikipedia views per month (object_based_language category, ranking #6 of 28).[2] Scala has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] Scala is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Scala has been cited as an influence by F#[30], a functional programming language[31], founded in 2005[32]; Hack[33], a programming language[34], founded in 2014[35]; Red[36], a programming language[37], founded in 2011[38]; Fortress[39], a programming language[40], founded in 2006[41]; Ceylon[42], an object-based language[43], founded in 2011[44]; and Lasso[45], a programming language[46], founded in 1995[47].

FAQs

What awards did Scala receive?

Honors received include Programming Languages Software Award[3].

Who did Scala influence?

Scala has been cited as an influence by F#[30], Hack[33], Red[36], and Fortress[39].

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