Learn PLAY with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Week 1: Java/Scala basics and MVC concepts
Week 2: Routing, controllers, and views
Week 3: Asynchronous programming and Futures
Week 4: REST APIs and JSON handling
Week 5: Testing, WebSockets, and deployment
Skill Improvement Plan
Master asynchronous actions and Futures
Use Twirl templates effectively
Implement authentication and authorization
Optimize performance and non-blocking I/O
Write tests and integrate CI/CD pipelines
Interview Questions
What is Play Framework and its main features?
Explain MVC in Play
How do you handle asynchronous actions in Play?
What is Twirl and how is it used?
How do you implement REST APIs and WebSockets in Play?
Cheat Sheet
sbt run -> start development server
sbt compile -> compile project
sbt test -> run tests
conf/routes -> define application routes
app/controllers/ -> define controllers
Books
Play Framework Essentials
Learning Play Framework 2
Play for Java and Scala
Reactive Web Applications with Play
Building RESTful APIs with Play
Tutorials
Getting Started with Play Framework
Building REST APIs with Play
Reactive Streams and Asynchronous Actions
WebSockets and Real-time Applications
Testing Play Applications
Official Docs
https://www.playframework.com/documentation/latest
Play GitHub Repository
Lightbend Play Tutorials and Guides
Community Links
Play Framework Google Group
Lightbend Community
StackOverflow Play tag
GitHub Play repository
Play Slack community
Community Support
Play Framework Google Group
Lightbend community forums
StackOverflow Play tag
GitHub Play repository issues and discussions
Play Framework Slack community