Multidimensional array in Scala

Question

Is it possible to create a multidimensional array in scala without using the "Array()"

Like this in java:

int[][] myIntArray = {
    {1, 2, 3},
    {4, 5, 6},
    {7, 8, 9}
};

Its a bit cleaner and like it that way... (This is more like a yes / no question) — Busti, Sep 12 '14 at 23:42
Try to provide a type alias for Array to simplify the notation. Thats what you want? — JosEduSol, Sep 12 '14 at 23:45
More or less yes... (Seems a bit overkill for an array of 16 Integers) — Busti, Sep 12 '14 at 23:48

score 8 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 10:26

8

If i understood correctly, you dont want to declare the array repeating Array a lot of times.

You can try this:

val > = Array

val x: Array[Array[Int]] = >(
  >(1, 2, 3),
  >(4, 5, 6),
  >(7, 8, 9)
)

Source (There are other suggestions also)

edited May 23 '17 at 10:26

Community

answered Sep 12 '14 at 23:49

JosEduSol

This is exactly what I wanted to do. I just couldn't find it anywhere. – Busti Sep 12 '14 at 23:51
Hi JosEdu, out of curiosity I'm asking this, Can't we declare the above example like this, ` val > = Array; val x: >[>[Int]] = >( >(1, 2, 3), >(4, 5, 6), >(7, 8, 9) )` – user3366706 Sep 13 '14 at 16:46

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