How to use this tool?

This free online converter lets you convert code from Vala to Swift 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 Swift code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.

Examples

The following are examples of code conversion from Vala to Swift 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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Swift

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

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Swift

Key differences between Vala and Swift

CharacteristicValaSwift
SyntaxVala has a syntax similar to C# and is inspired by GObject.Swift has a syntax influenced by Objective-C and is designed to be concise and expressive.
ParadigmVala supports object-oriented programming and is based on GObject.Swift supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms.
TypingVala has static typing with type inference.Swift has static typing with type inference.
PerformanceVala is known for its performance and can generate efficient code.Swift is also known for its performance and can generate optimized code.
Libraries and frameworksVala has access to the GNOME ecosystem and its libraries.Swift has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including Apple's frameworks.
Community and supportVala has a smaller community and may have limited support compared to more popular languages.Swift has a large and active community with good support from Apple and the open-source community.
Learning curveVala has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C# or GObject.Swift has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Objective-C or other C-based languages.