Online Vala to Wren Converter
Click to select or drop your input code file here.
You can also type the input code below.
How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Vala to Wren in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Vala code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Wren code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Key differences between Vala and Wren
| Characteristic | Vala | Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax | C#-like syntax, influenced by C and modern languages, designed to be familiar to GNOME and C developers. | Minimalist, clean syntax inspired by Lua and Smalltalk, designed for simplicity and readability. |
| Paradigm | Object-oriented, supports imperative and some functional programming features. | Primarily object-oriented, with some functional programming capabilities. |
| Typing | Statically typed with type inference. | Dynamically typed. |
| Performance | Compiles to C and then to native code, offering performance close to C. | Interpreted language, generally slower than compiled languages like Vala. |
| Libraries and frameworks | Leverages GNOME and GObject libraries, good integration with C libraries. | Minimal standard library, limited third-party libraries and frameworks. |
| Community and support | Small but established community, mainly within GNOME ecosystem. | Very small community, mostly hobbyists and embedded scripting users. |
| Learning curve | Moderate, especially for those familiar with C# or C; requires understanding of GObject. | Gentle, designed to be easy to pick up for beginners and script writers. |
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