How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Vala to Kotlin 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 Kotlin code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from Vala to Kotlin 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
Kotlin
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Vala
Kotlin
Key differences between Vala and Kotlin
Characteristic | Vala | Kotlin |
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Syntax | Vala has a syntax similar to C# and is inspired by GObject. | Kotlin has a syntax similar to Java and is designed to be more concise and expressive. |
Paradigm | Vala is primarily an object-oriented programming language. | Kotlin is a statically-typed programming language that supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. |
Typing | Vala has static typing with type inference. | Kotlin has static typing with type inference. |
Performance | Vala is known for its high performance as it compiles to C code. | Kotlin has good performance, but it is not as optimized as Vala since it runs on the JVM. |
Libraries and frameworks | Vala has access to the GNOME ecosystem and can use libraries written in C. | Kotlin has access to the vast Java ecosystem and can use libraries written in Java. |
Community and support | Vala has a smaller community and less support compared to Kotlin. | Kotlin has a large and active community with good support from JetBrains and Google. |
Learning curve | Vala has a moderate learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C# or GObject. | Kotlin has a relatively easy learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Java. |