Scala provides a more intuitive way to execute external system commands compared to Java, resembling Perl or Ruby syntax, and consistent with traditional shell commands, making them easy to remember.
Executing external system commands in Scala is straightforward using the "!" operator after importing the necessary library. The example demonstrates running the 'ls -al' command and obtaining a status code '0', indicating success.
In Scala, you can capture the output of system commands using the "!!" operator. This provides a convenient way to execute commands and retrieve their output, enhancing the flexibility of utilizing external commands within Scala programs.
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