How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Vala to Dart in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -

  1. Type or paste your Vala code in the input box.
  2. Click the convert button.
  3. The resulting Dart code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Vala to Dart using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.

Example 1 - Is String Palindrome

Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.

Vala

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Dart

Example 2 - Even or Odd

A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.

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Dart

Key differences between Vala and Dart

CharacteristicValaDart
SyntaxVala has a syntax similar to C# and is inspired by GObject.Dart has a syntax similar to JavaScript and is inspired by Java and C#.
ParadigmVala supports object-oriented programming.Dart supports both object-oriented and functional programming.
TypingVala is statically typed.Dart is optionally typed, allowing both static and dynamic typing.
PerformanceVala compiles to C code, resulting in efficient performance.Dart uses a virtual machine, which may affect performance compared to native languages.
Libraries and frameworksVala has access to the GNOME ecosystem and its libraries.Dart has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including Flutter for building UIs.
Community and supportVala has a smaller community and less support compared to more popular languages.Dart has a growing community and good support from Google.
Learning curveVala has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C# or GObject.Dart has a relatively easy learning curve, especially for developers familiar with JavaScript or Java.