Merge pull request #1758 from adpi2/rock-the-jvm-partnership

Announce partnership with Rock the JVM

Author: adpi2

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+by: The Scala Center
+title: "Rock the JVM partners with the Scala Center"
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+The Scala Center is proud to announce its partnership with Daniel Ciocîrlan, Scala educator and creator of Rock the JVM.
+As part of this collaboration, Rock the JVM courses are now officially recommended on [Online Courses](https://docs.scala-lang.org/online-courses.html).
+Additionally, Daniel will donate 30% of the revenue from any Scala course purchased through the Scala website to the Scala Center.
+This initiative allows learners to not only improve their Scala skills but also give back to the community with every course they purchase.
+
+Read on for details and sponsored links to the Scala courses.
+
+## About Daniel Ciorcîrlan and Rock the JVM
+
+Daniel Ciocîrlan is a seasoned Scala developer, educator, and the founder of Rock the JVM.
+With over 500 hours of video tutorials and courses, he has helped more than 100,000 developers worldwide. He has also conducted in-person training sessions for major companies such as Adobe, Apple, Google and Microsoft.
+For his dedication in teaching Scala and speaking at Scala conferences and meetups, he has been recognized as a [Scala Ambassador](https://www.scala-lang.org/ambassadors/).
+
+Rock the JVM is a learning platform focused on Scala, functional programming, and related technologies.
+It offers in-depth, hands-on courses ranging from beginner-friendly introductions to advanced Scala.
+It also covers major tools and libraries of the ecosystem such as Typelevel, ZIO, Akka/Apache Pekko, Apache Spark, and more.
+Rock the JVM is widely recognized in the Scala community for its clear and pragmatic approach to complex topics.
+
+Recently he released one of the most comprehensive courses on metaprogramming in Scala 3, covering topics such as inlines and macros to manipulate code at compile-time.
+
+## Partnership with the Scala Center
+
+The Scala Center is committed to supporting education and promoting best practices within the Scala ecosystem. Daniel Ciocîrlan’s contributions to Scala education align with this mission.
+His courses provide high-quality, structured learning resources that help developers of all levels adopt and deepen their knowledge of Scala.
+
+As part of this partnership, Rock the JVM courses are officially recommended on [Online Courses](https://docs.scala-lang.org/online-courses.html).
+Additionally, Daniel will donate 30% of the revenue from any Scala course purchased through the Scala website to the Scala Center.
+This initiative allows learners to not only improve their Scala skills but also give back to the community with every course they purchase.
+
+**Use the links below to enroll, improve your skills and support the Scala Center.**
+
+## Learn Scala with Rock the JVM
+
+Featured courses include:
+
+- [Scala & Functional Programming Essentials](https://rockthejvm.com/courses/scala-essentials?affcode=256201_r93i1xuv): Covers fundamental Scala concepts and functional programming best practices for beginners.
+- [Advanced Scala and Functional Programming](https://rockthejvm.com/courses/advanced-scala?affcode=256201_r93i1xuv): Explore advanced Scala features, including asynchronous programming, contextual abstractions, and the type system.
+- [Scala Macros & Metaprogramming](https://rockthejvm.com/courses/scala-macros-and-metaprogramming?affcode=256201_r93i1xuv) (**NEW**): Learn to manipulate code at compile time using macros and other metaprogramming techniques.
+- [Typelevel Rite of Passage](https://rockthejvm.com/courses/typelevel-rite-of-passage?affcode=256201_r93i1xuv): Build a full-stack Scala jobs platform using the Typelevel ecosystem, including user management and credit card checkout.
+- [ZIO Rite of Passage](https://rockthejvm.com/courses/zio-rite-of-passage?affcode=256201_r93i1xuv): Develop a full-stack company review system from scratch using ZIO, with AI integration and advanced backend features.
+
+Explore more popular Scala courses on [Rock the JVM platform](https://rockthejvm.com/courses?affcode=256201_r93i1xuv).
+
+## Looking for free online Scala courses
+
+For those looking to get started with Scala for free, Rock the JVM offers the [Scala at Light Speed](https://rockthejvm.com/courses/scala-at-light-speed?affcode=256201_r93i1xuv) course, a short and focused introduction to Scala’s core concepts.
+
+Additionally, the Scala Center at EPFL offers [a series of free online courses on Coursera](https://docs.scala-lang.org/online-courses.html), covering various levels from beginner to advanced.
+All Coursera courses are free to audit, with an option to pay for a certificate to showcase your skills on your resume or LinkedIn.
+
+Visit [Online Courses](https://docs.scala-lang.org/online-courses.html) to explore more courses and additional learning resources.