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Online Vala to Kotlin Converter

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Additional Instructions

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 on the "Convert" button.
The converted Kotlin code 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 Code:

Kotlin Code:

Example 2 - Even or Odd

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

Vala Code:

Kotlin Code:

Differences

The following are some key differences between Vala and Kotlin.

Characteristic	Vala	Kotlin
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.

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