Practical Scala DSLs: Real-World Applications Using Domain Specific Languages

Description

Build domain specific languages (DSLs) using Java's most popular functional programming language: Scala. This book introduces the basics of Scala and DSLs using a series of practical examples. In Practical Scala DSLs, you’ll learn to create pragmatic and complete code examples that explain the actual use of DSLs with Scala: a web API and microservices; a custom language; a mobile app; a Forex system; a game; and cloud applications. At the end of this unique book, you’ll be able to describe the differences between external and internal DSLs; understand when and how to apply DSLs; create DSLs using Scala; and even create a DSL using another programming language. What You'll Learn Build DSLs in Scala Write a web API and microservices Create a custom language Apply DSLs to mobile apps development, a Forex trading system, game development, and more Discover the role of DSLs in cloud development Integrate DSLs as part of a DevOps program or structure Build internal and external DSLs Who This Book Is For Experienced Java coders with at least some prior experience with Scala. You may be new to DSLs. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Introduction to Scala (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 1-28 Introduction to DSL (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 29-43 Internal DSL (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 45-57 External DSL (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 59-69 Web API and μService (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 71-96 User Recognition System (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 97-112 Creating a Custom Language (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 113-137 Mobile Development (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 139-158 Forex Trading System (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 159-179 Game Development (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 181-207 Cloud and DevOps (Pierluigi Riti)....Pages 209-220 Back Matter ....Pages 221-226