[Vala] Feature-Question: Compiler-API / AST of vala exposed to the programming language?

[Hans Baier <hansfbaier googlemail com>]

Hi,

I didnt look into the details of vala, but what is of great value
(especially for tool support) is a standard compiler API and
standard AST form of vala code so that every vala program can parse

its own code and modify it.
This is essential for IDE tools like automated refactoring
and code generation. (And metaprogramming).

Would be great if Vala had that from the beginning.

Kind regards,
Hans

Thanks for the good work,
IMHO vala is the best language to write GNOME apps in!