I think the article is worth reading albeit the baityness of the title, the OP's conclusion is by the way: > So, I don't think Java 8 will Kill Scala by any me

I think the article is worth reading albeit the baityness of the title, the OP's conclusion is by the way: > So, I don't think Java 8 will Kill Scala by any means. And he gives valid and compelling reasons why.