vala:tldr:806e4
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, iffilename-vala
is defined (e.g., asmain.vala
), it will use that value, otherwise it will usevala
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, ifgtk+-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.