Re: [Vala] How to get started with Vala

["Martin (OpenGeoMap)" <martin opengeomap org>]

hi!,
> Vala looks like a great solution. To move forward, however, I need a 
> bit more info. I've looked on the Vala site, but haven't found this 
> info. Unless I missed something obvious, you might want to put the 
> answers to these questions in a place where newbies can find it. 
> (Possibly the FAQ) Here goes:
>
> 1) Is there a binary download for Vala? If so, where is it?
http://live.gnome.org/Vala/Release

> 2) What other libraries are needed to use the core Vala? And where are 
> they available?
Vala compiler and VAPI files (assci files). This VAPI files are the 
representation for a real C library. You will need that C library. For 
example the VAPI files of GTK need a GTK installation in your computer.
> 3) One thing that appears in the Ref manual but in a way that seems 
> somewhat unclear is how to write a library in Vala. What are the 
> syntactical elements that identify a given source file as being part 
> of a given library.
VALA compiles C source code and after machine code using this C code. 
You could create C source code to compile libraries, but i hope in 
future releases help to build complex application in VALA without use C 
code..

valac -C vala_file.vala


> I am excited at the prospect of testing out Vala.
VALA rocks!
regards.

> TIA for your help.
>
> ---D
>
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