Why We Use Scala at The Org

At The Org, we’re building tools that help people understand organizations from the inside out. To do this, we need a programming language that balances scalability, reliability, and developer productivity. That’s why we chose Scala.

A Balance of Functional and Object-Oriented Programming

Scala gives us the best of both worlds. It combines the conciseness and safety of functional programming with the flexibility of object-oriented design. This makes it easier to write code that’s both powerful and maintainable.

Designed for High-Performance Systems

We work with data that needs to be processed and served at scale. Scala runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), which means we benefit from decades of JVM optimization, a huge ecosystem of libraries, and seamless integration with Java when needed. This lets us build robust and high-performing systems without reinventing the wheel.

A Great Fit for Our Engineering Culture

At The Org, we value clean, expressive code and long-term maintainability. Scala’s type system helps us catch errors early, while its expressiveness allows developers to solve complex problems with less code. This means our engineers can focus more on delivering value and less on chasing down bugs.

Future-Proofing Our Platform

As our product and team grow, Scala ensures that we can scale our codebase alongside our ambitions. It allows us to evolve quickly without sacrificing performance or stability—two things that are critical for the future of The Org.