for what it's worth, there's nothing magical (or random) about computer languages - they tend to become more stable over time because they (1) reach some level

for what it's worth, there's nothing magical (or random) about computer languages - they tend to become more stable over time because they (1) reach some level of internal consistency and (2) become more popular (pressure for backwards consistency). so yes, it probably is possible to answer this question to some degree if you've been watching scala grow. i haven't, which is why i asked.