Scala Native
Scala Native is a new optimizing ahead-of-time compiler and lightweight managed runtime designed specifically for Scala. It produces fast, small, and memory-efficient native code that can be used for low-level systems programming.
Who is Scala Native for?
- Data Scientists
- DevOps Engineers
- Software Architects
- Software Developers
- System Administrators
What are the benefits of Scala Native?
- Cross-Platform
- High Performance
Things to consider
- Compatibility Issues
Scala Native is a compiler and toolchain for creating fast, low-footprint applications in Scala.
It is designed to be used by developers who want to create high-performance applications with a small memory footprint.
Scala Native is an alternative to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and other virtual machines, and offers several advantages over its competitors.
Who Should Use Scala Native?
Scala Native is ideal for developers who want to create high-performance applications with a small memory footprint.
It is also suitable for developers who want to take advantage of the features of the Scala language, such as its functional programming capabilities, while avoiding the overhead of the JVM.
Key Benefits and Features
- Compiles Scala code to native machine code, resulting in faster execution and a smaller memory footprint.
- Uses LLVM as its backend, allowing for optimizations and platform-specific code generation.
- Supports the full Scala language, including its functional programming features.
- Integrates with existing build tools, such as sbt and Maven.
- Provides a low-level API for interacting with the underlying operating system.
How Does Scala Native Compare to Its Competitors?
Scala Native offers several advantages over its competitors.
It is faster than the JVM, and its small memory footprint makes it ideal for applications that need to run on low-powered devices.
Additionally, its integration with existing build tools makes it easy to use for developers who are already familiar with the Scala language.
Finally, its low-level API allows developers to access the underlying operating system, which is not possible with the JVM.
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- What is Scala Native?
- Scala Native is a new ahead-of-time compiler and lightweight managed runtime designed specifically for Scala. It is designed to produce fast, small, and predictable standalone executables.
- What platforms does Scala Native support?
- Scala Native currently supports Linux, macOS, and Windows on x86-64 architectures.
- What is the difference between Scala Native and Scala.js?
- Scala Native is an ahead-of-time compiler and lightweight managed runtime designed specifically for Scala. It is designed to produce fast, small, and predictable standalone executables. Scala.js is a compiler that compiles Scala code to JavaScript, allowing you to write Scala code that runs in the browser.
- What is the minimum version of Scala required to use Scala Native?
- Scala Native requires Scala 2.11.8 or higher.
- What is the minimum version of LLVM required to use Scala Native?
- Scala Native requires LLVM 3.9 or higher.
- What is the minimum version of Clang required to use Scala Native?
- Scala Native requires Clang 3.9 or higher.
- What is the minimum version of GCC required to use Scala Native?
- Scala Native requires GCC 5.0 or higher.
- What is the minimum version of Java required to use Scala Native?
- Scala Native requires Java 8 or higher.
- What is the minimum version of sbt required to use Scala Native?
- Scala Native requires sbt 0.13.13 or higher.
