How do I list all files in a subdirectory in scala?

Question

Is there a good \"scala-esque\" (I guess I mean functional) way of recursively listing files in a directory? What about matching a particular pattern?

For example re

Answer 1

Take a look at scala.tools.nsc.io

There are some very useful utilities there including deep listing functionality on the Directory class.

If I remember correctly this was highlighted (possibly contributed) by retronym and were seen as a stopgap before io gets a fresh and more complete implementation in the standard library.