Case classes

Lesson in the Scala Roadmap · Stage 10: Pattern Matching

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Case classes?

Case classes are a special type of class that is particularly useful for modeling immutable data. They provide several conveniences over regular classes, including immutability, several synthetic methods like toString, equals, and copy, as well as synthetic apply and unapply methods, which make case classes very useful for pattern matching.

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Free resources to learn Case classes

Official docsCase Classes | Tour of Scala | Scala Documentation
Official docsCase Classes | Scala Book | Scala Documentation
ArticleDifference Between Class and Case Class in Scala | Baeldung on Scala

Case classes: common questions

Can I learn Case classes in Hindi?

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Is this Case classes tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 53 of 165 in the free Scala roadmap, in stage 10, Pattern Matching. If you are new to Scala, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.