How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Kotlin to Vala in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Kotlin code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Vala code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from Kotlin to Vala 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.
Kotlin
Vala
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Kotlin
Vala
Key differences between Kotlin and Vala
Characteristic | Kotlin | Vala |
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Syntax | Kotlin has a concise and expressive syntax that is similar to Java but with added features like null safety and extension functions. | Vala has a syntax that is inspired by C# and is designed to be easy to read and write. |
Paradigm | Kotlin is a statically-typed programming language that supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. | Vala is an object-oriented programming language that is designed to be compiled into efficient machine code. |
Typing | Kotlin has static typing, which means that variable types are checked at compile-time. | Vala also has static typing, ensuring type safety at compile-time. |
Performance | Kotlin is known for its good performance and can be as fast as Java. | Vala is designed to generate efficient machine code, resulting in good performance. |
Libraries and frameworks | Kotlin has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including popular ones like Spring and Android. | Vala has a smaller ecosystem of libraries and frameworks compared to Kotlin. |
Community and support | Kotlin has a large and active community with good support from JetBrains, the company behind Kotlin. | Vala has a smaller community and may have limited support compared to Kotlin. |
Learning curve | Kotlin has a relatively low learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Java. | Vala has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C# or similar languages. |