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Compile options for Scala in Gradle

Code snippet to set Scala and Java compiler options for joint compilation in Gradle

Scala libraries are really extensible

Squeryl is a great library, but sometimes it lacks certain functionality. Good thing it is written in Scala and I could add missing bits in a heartbit

Using Squeryl to create database DDL

Squeryl allows user to create database automatically or manually, but does not allow to stop half way and to use Squeryl Schema to assist in manual DB creation. Here is how to fix it

Using Partial Functions to improve Vaadin API

Vaadin is written in Java and its API could be very verbose. Let's see if we can improve that with a bit of Scala

Gradle, Scala and Vaadin can work together

I ran into several issues trying to setup a joint Scala+Vaadin project using Gradle build automation. But I was able to overcome all of them!

Ignoring special files with git

I've asked to ignore files that start with a sharp sign. That usually mark the comment

Fine grained fat Jar in Gradle

Gradle Cookbook has a one liner to produce a fat jar. But what you want to make it just a bit more slim?

I love Scala

I love Scala, but there are bits that upset me.