The file type name : Scala
The filename extensions that are used by the file type (e.g. .vb for Visual Basic): .scala
A brief description telling what it is used for: Web application development and Selenium test development. Scala runs on the JVM. Java and Scala classes can be freely mixed. More details at http://www.scala-lang.org/what-is-scala.html
The URL to full specifications of the file type.:
http://www.scala-lang.org/files/archive/nightly/pdfs/ScalaReference.pdf
Where specifically can the language's list of keywords, comment styles, etc. be found?:
http://www.scala-lang.org/files/archive/nightly/pdfs/ScalaReference.pdf
How is the language commented, and what commenting style makes the most sense for comment/uncomment selection features?:
Section 1.4 of the Scala Reference PDF.
Which delimiters make sense to be highlighted in delimiter highlighting?:
Delimiters are listed on the first page of Chapter 1 in the Scala Reference PDF.
Links to example code for the file type.:
http://www.scala-lang.org/api/current/index.html#package
http://docs.scala-lang.org/tutorials/scala-for-java-programmers.html