SCALAR 2023
summary
Argues that generative AI enhances productivity rather than replacing developers, demonstrating quick prototype workflows that pair LLMs with local Scala scripting tools and REPL-driven development; reports a growing toolbase for Scala for scripts and prototypes and simple solutions with several working examples and file-based scripts shown to reduce prototype time by roughly half; suggests adopting Rust ideas about ownership in higher-level Scala code; conference runs as a single-track offline event with active hallway discussions.
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