Concurrency Options in the Scala Ecosystem Compared to Kotlin

This chapter discusses the advantages and limitations of using Kotlin and Scala on the JVM, focusing on concurrency options. It highlights the steeper learning curve of Scala compared to Kotlin, but emphasizes Scala's unified approach to writing effect systems. The chapter also touches on the smoother learning curve of Kotlin and its low-level APIs, as well as the maturity and complexity of Scala, especially with the upcoming Scala 3. It concludes with a discussion on the limitations of the Scala ecosystem and a desire to make Scala more approachable and exciting to attract developers.