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vala: Run a vala file, with gtk+.
$ vala ${filename-vala} --pkg ${gtk+-3-0}
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This command is used to compile a Vala source file with the specified filename and link it with the Gtk+ library.

Let's break down the command:

  • vala: This is the Vala compiler. It compiles Vala source code into C code.
  • ${filename-vala}: This is a variable that represents the name of the Vala source file. The syntax ${variable-default} is used to specify a default value for the variable in case it is not defined. So, if filename-vala is defined (e.g., as main.vala), it will use that value, otherwise it will use vala as the filename.
  • --pkg ${gtk+-3-0}: This option is used to specify the Gtk+ library package to be linked with the compiled code. ${gtk+-3-0} is a variable that represents the name of the Gtk+ library package. Again, if gtk+-3-0 is defined, it will use that value; otherwise, it will not link any Gtk+ package.

Overall, the command compiles a Vala source file with the provided or default filename and links it with the specified Gtk+ library package.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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