Scala is a multi-paradigm programming language that combines object-oriented and functional programming concepts. It runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and interoperates seamlessly with Java libraries and frameworks. Scala is known for its concise syntax, expressive type system, and support for immutability and higher-order functions. It is commonly used for building scalable, concurrent, and distributed applications, particularly in the context of big data processing with Apache Spark.
