Unveiling Much Simplified Functional Programming in Scala for Data Engineering

Explore a simplified approach to functional programming in Scala for data engineering in this conference talk from YOW! 2020. Learn how to build abstractions for feature generation that can be interpreted into popular data source languages like Spark or Flink. Discover techniques for optimizing programs through node introspection, enabling faster interpretations. Gain insights into implementing concepts similar to Free Applicative without the usual Scala boilerplates. Understand how focusing on fundamental functional programming principles and finding the right abstractions can lead to quick and easy solution development. See how functional programming in Scala can be applied to real-world applications without relying on a vast array of libraries, potentially encouraging wider adoption among JVM developers.

Unveiling much Simplified Functional Programming in Scala • Afsal Thaj • YOW! 2020