How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Vala to Elm 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 Elm code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from Vala to Elm 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
Elm
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Vala
Elm
Key differences between Vala and Elm
Characteristic | Vala | Elm |
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Syntax | Vala has a syntax similar to C# and is inspired by GObject. | Elm has a syntax similar to Haskell and is purely functional. |
Paradigm | Vala supports object-oriented programming. | Elm is a purely functional programming language. |
Typing | Vala has static typing with type inference. | Elm has static typing with type inference. |
Performance | Vala compiles to C and has good performance. | Elm compiles to JavaScript and has good performance. |
Libraries and frameworks | Vala has access to GObject-based libraries and GTK+ framework. | Elm has its own set of libraries and frameworks. |
Community and support | Vala has a smaller community and less support compared to Elm. | Elm has an active community and good support. |
Learning curve | Vala has a moderate learning curve for developers familiar with C# or Java. | Elm has a moderate learning curve for developers familiar with functional programming. |