How to Install Scala on CentOS Linux – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux CentOS Installing Scala – QuickStart Guide

Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Install Scala Programming Compiler in CentOS 64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop.

Scala is a strong statically typed high-level general-purpose Programming Language that supports both Object-oriented and Functional programming.

And Scala is a programming language that Scales with you: from small Scripts to large multiplatform Applications.

Moreover, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting-Started with Scala and Scala Build Tool on CentOS.

Finally, this Setup is Valid also for All the others Red Hat Linux Based Distros like:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Oracle Enterprise Linux
• Rocky Linux
• AlmaLinux

1. 1. Java JDK Setup

   First, Check if Java JDK is Already Installed:

   javac -version

   If Yes then in the Output you should Find the Version! Otherwise See below…
   How to Install Required Oracle Java on CentOS:

   Installing JDK for CentOS

   Setting Up OpenJDK on CentOS