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valac: Display helper message.
$ valac --help
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The command "valac --help" is used to display the help documentation for the Vala compiler, valac.

When you run the command in the terminal, it will print information about various options and arguments that can be used with the valac command. This documentation provides an overview of how to use the valac compiler effectively, including explanations of specific command-line options and their usage.

The "--help" flag is a common convention in command-line interfaces and is used to request information about a particular command or utility. In the case of valac, it brings up the help documentation, providing guidance on how to use the Vala compiler effectively.

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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