Why it matters

Scala Native fills JVM startup gap. Understanding shapes CLI + embedded Scala.

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The architecture

Compile Scala → LLVM IR → native binary.

Small binary; fast startup.

Scala Native flowScala sourcecompile to LLVM IRLLVM optimizesgenerates nativeBinaryno JVM neededTrade-off: reduced ecosystem; some Scala + Java libraries don't work
Scala Native compilation.
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How it works end to end

Ecosystem: subset of JVM libraries + native-specific.

GC: Commix, immix, boehm.

Interop: C via @extern.

Use cases: CLIs, serverless (fast cold start), edge.