@bvenners
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I've had the honor to serve as community representative on the Scala Center Advisory Board for the past six years. At the most recent board meeting, I stepped down to make room for new voices. At my final meeting I gave this parting message on compassion: artima.com/articles/compassi…
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Make val not var.
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc2 Jul 2021
Programming in Scala, Fifth Edition, which covers Scala 3, is now in stock and ready to ship! Scala 3 is a major update to the language, and this fifth edition of Programming in Scala is a major rewrite of the book. Get your copy here: artima.com/shop/programming_…
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James Ward
@JamesWard1 Jun 2021
In episode 30 of the @HappyPathProg podcast, Bruce & I chat with our longtime friend @bvenners about Scala 3 and the updates to his book. anchor.fm/happypathprogrammi…

#30 Programming in (not with) Scala 3 but with Bill Venners by Happy Path Programming

Bruce and James chat with their long time friend Bill Venners about Scala 3 and the updates to his "Programming in Scala" book. Discuss this episode: https://discord.gg/nPa76qF

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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc15 May 2021
We've done a major overhaul to Programming in Scala for Scala 3. We will be sending it to the printer very soon, but there is still time to submit feedback on the PrePrint: artima.com/shop/programming_…
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc14 May 2021
ScalaTest/Scalactic 3.2.9, which includes support for Scala 3.0.0, has been released. Congrats to everyone who worked to bring us Scala 3!
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Scala@scala_lang11 May 2021
We invite you to read the following statement from the Scala Center team: "The Scala Center Action Towards a More Safe and Respectful Community Environment" scala-lang.org/blog/2021/05/…

The Scala Center Action Towards a More Safe and Respectful Community Environment

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Bill Venners is president of Artima, Inc., a consultancy focused on Scala. Bill teaches, writes books, leads OSS projects (like ScalaTest and Scalactic) and evangelizes on Scala. The admired figure in the community, and now one of #ScalaLoveintheCity speakers. Welcome @bvenners
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc22 Jan 2021
New Release for Scala 3 - Programming in Scala Fifth Edition PrePrint PDF update of Programming In Scala is now available. Use code TWITTERPINS5 for 15% off. Offer expires 2/28/2021 artima.com/shop/programming_…
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc19 Jun 2020
ScalaTest and Scalactic 3.2.0 is released. The monolith has shattered into modules! scalatest.org/release_notes/…
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc7 Apr 2020
Bill Venners and Frank Sommers from Artima will be teaching a hands-on Effective Scala course April 21-24 over Zoom from 9AM to 12:45PM PT #scala Enter coupon code TWITTERAPR20 for a 10% discount: artima.com/shop/workshop?w=1…
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It gives me great pleasure to Welcome @bvenners (The co-author of Programming in Scala with @odersky) to @sfscala doing a talk on Understanding Scala's Type System at our next meetup online #scala #scala3 for full details see 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇
Salar Rahmanian
@SalarRahmanian6 Apr 2020
I am excited to welcome @ghostdogpr as our next speaker @sfscala #meetup doing a talk on his fabulous #scala library. A Tour of Caliban: Functional GraphQL in Scala #fp #zio our events are virtual/online now all are welcome to join. meetup.com/SF-Scala/events/2…
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc1 Apr 2020
Sharpen your Scala skills in the comfort of your home. April 21-22 Bill Venners and Frank Sommers will be teaching Effective Scala remotely. Sign up with our 10% discount code TWITTERAPR20 artima.com/shop/workshop?w=1…
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc9 Mar 2020
Join us for Scala training remotely or in person at San Damiano: Stairway to Scala Applied Fundamentals and Advanced, March 16 to 20: artima.com/shop/stairway_to_…, and Effective Scala, April 21 to 22: artima.com/shop/workshop?w=1….
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc21 Feb 2020
ScalaTest/Scalactic 3.1.1 is released. Includes support for Scala.js 1.0.0 and Dotty 0.22. scalatest.org/release_notes/…
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc29 Jan 2020
The wait is over! Programming in Scala Fourth Edition is now available in both paperback and eBook. Purchase your copy on our website at artima.com or amazon.com #Scala
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc18 Dec 2019
Stairway to Scala training, March 16-20, 2020, nestled in the beautiful East Bay hills across the bay from San Francisco. Don’t miss the early bird special plus get an additional savings of $100 with coupon code TWITTERMAR20. Offer expires 12/31/19. artima.com/shop/stairway_to_… #scala
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc16 Dec 2019
Need a gift idea? Programming in Scala, Fourth Edition is now available in eBook form on artima.com: artima.com/shop/programming_…. Paper form can be ordered now and will make its entrance in early January. A great way to bring in the new year!
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Artima, Inc@ArtimaInc16 Dec 2019
ScalaTest and Scalactic 3.1.0 is now served for for Scala 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, and 2.13; on the JVM, JavaScript, native, and Dotty. scalatest.org/release_notes/…
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