title: How to start on scala
body: <p>I am .NET developer and I'd like to broaden my horizons a bit and after checking out modern tendencies decided to try Scala. Can you please advise a good strategy to start on it? Should I learn Java first? What source or handbook should I read? Is there any OS projects to practice Scala and grow on them?</p>
  
  <p>Thanks,
  Dominique</p>