vala ☆
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Description:
Compiler for the GObject type system
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @gnome  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: vala compiler gnome gobject programming-language development
Install: brew install vala
About:
Vala is a modern programming language compiler that generates C code while using the GObject type system. It provides high-level language features like garbage collection, interfaces, and lambda functions to developers building GNOME applications. The tool bridges the gap between rapid application development and native C performance.
Key Features:
  • Automatic memory management via reference counting
  • Modern syntax with C#-like features
  • Direct integration with GObject and GLib libraries
  • Compiles to highly optimized C code
  • Support for asynchronous programming patterns
Use Cases:
  • Developing native GNOME desktop applications
  • Creating libraries with stable C ABI while using high-level language features
  • Building performance-critical applications with memory safety
Alternatives:
  • Rust – Offers memory safety without garbage collection but has steeper learning curve
  • C++ – More complex but with broader ecosystem beyond GNOME stack
  • Python – Faster development but interpreted and slower runtime performance
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 10:36pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 139bad41
Nov 13, 2024 12:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 52103778
Sep 12, 2024 2:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ff0e048
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