In this article, Kelley Robinson introduces readers to Scala, a JVM language that combines Object-Oriented and Functional programming styles. The author sets up a basic Scala project using SBT (the Scala Build Tool) and the Twilio API to send text messages from the command line. They cover topics such as setting up dependencies, handling user input, and adding resiliency to error handling. The article concludes by encouraging readers to explore further with Scala's vast ecosystem, including its compatibility with the JVM, support for big data processing through Apache Spark, and various resources available for learning and practicing Scala.