# Scala `scala` !!! important "This section is rendered asynchronously by default" !!! info [**Scala**](https://www.scala-lang.org/) is a strongly typed language supporting the functional and object oriented paradigms. The `scala` section displays the version of the Scala compiler `scalac -version`. This section is displayed only within Scala projects, meaning: * Upsearch finds `.scalaenv` or `.sbtenv` files. * Upsearch finds a `.metals` folder. * Contains any other file with `*.sbt` or `*.scala` extension ## Options | Variable | Default | Meaning | | :------------------------- | :--------------------------------: | ------------------------------------ | | `SPACESHIP_SCALA_SHOW` | `true` | Show section | | `SPACESHIP_SCALA_ASYNC` | `true` | Render section asynchronously | | `SPACESHIP_SCALA_PREFIX` | `$SPACESHIP_PROMPT_DEFAULT_PREFIX` | Section's prefix | | `SPACESHIP_SCALA_SUFFIX` | `$SPACESHIP_PROMPT_DEFAULT_SUFFIX` | Section's suffix | | `SPACESHIP_SCALA_SYMBOL` | `🆂 ` | Symbol displayed before the section | | `SPACESHIP_SCALA_COLOR` | `red` | Section's color |