C#-like signals or AS3-like events in Scala?

Question

How do I implement C# style signals or AS3 style events in Scala? I mean mostly observer pattern. To dispatch change events. Thanks.

Or (what's even better) are there any libraries/framework which do just that?

Answer 1

I'd suggest reading Deprecating the Observer Pattern first, for inspiration and to get a taste of where things are going.

Then, have a look at how scala-swing uses "reactions" to see how you can do this kind of thing in a library.

Finally, note that first-class functions make implementing the observer pattern yourself relatively easy.