Toward a Safer Scala

Scala has many, well-known WTF LOLs that result from the language too enthusiastically attempting to help the programmer. Scala can also be written across a wide range of styles from the Typelevel to the Better Java. The Scala ecosystem has static analysis and linting tools which can help avoid confusing behavior, baffling compiler messages, and divergent coding styles. A survey of the available tools will prepare attendees to determine which can be best applied in greenfield and existing projects. A case study of a team using static analysis tools over many years will also be presented. Attendees will leave with steps to immediately improve their production builds and strategies to introduce more sweeping changes with time.