r/scala is a subreddit with 58k members. The community frequently discusses scala, looking for, sbt, java, and release, and they frequently recommend/review api framework and ui library, and the most common flair used is [scala native], capture checking, [scala.js], direct-style, and metaprogramming.
Popular Topics in r/scala
#1
Scala
357 posts
#2
Looking For
35 posts
#3
Sbt
35 posts
#4
Java
17 posts
#5
Release
13 posts
#6
Intellij
10 posts
#7
Ai
9 posts
#8
Released
8 posts
#9
Job
7 posts
#10
Spark
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/scala
Api Framework
26 reviews
#1
Http4s
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Play Framework
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Play
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Ui Library
1 review
#1
JavaFX
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/scala
#1
[Scala Native]
: "Scala language binding for Godot game engine"
3 posts
#2
capture checking
: "dapr4s: POC for using Safe Scala to build cloud apps"
1 post
#3
[Scala.js]
: "I built a Scala.js UI framework with SSR and hydration built into the component model"
1 post
#4
direct-style
: "Is this community really so corrupt and evil?"
1 post
#5
metaprogramming
: "[Academic] What do programmers enjoy about programming? 8–10 min anonymous survey (18+, anyone who codes)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/scala
Yearly
+2k members(4.1%)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026