Inside the Scala Capture Checker

Dive deep into the algorithms and architecture of Scala's capture checker in this comprehensive conference talk by Martin Odersky. Explore the role of capture checking as a type system task ensuring resource and effect safety in programs, drawing parallels to Rust's borrow checker. Learn how the capture checker is integrated into the Scala compiler as a separate pass after type checking, and gain insights into its implementation and significance in the overall compilation process. Understand the intricacies of this crucial component that contributes to Scala's robustness and safety features.

[WITS'24] Inside the Scala Capture Checker