valac:tldr:dbb05

valac: Compile a vala file, with gtk+.

valac

$ valac ${filename-vala} --pkg ${gtk+-3-0}

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This command is likely used to compile a Vala source code file into a binary executable using the Vala compiler (Valac) and with the necessary GTK+ library.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

valac: This is the executable for the Vala compiler. It is responsible for compiling Vala source code files into C source code files.
${filename-vala}: This is a variable that represents the name of the Vala source code file you want to compile. The variable is likely defined previously in the script or environment. It is enclosed in curly braces, {}.
--pkg: This is an option/flag used by Valac to specify the package(s) (libraries) that your Vala code depends on. In this case, it is specifying the GTK+ 3.0 package. The variable ${gtk+-3-0} is likely defined previously (or maybe it should be gtk+-3.0 instead of a variable).

To summarize, this command is compiling the Vala source code file (represented by ${filename-vala}) into an executable, using the Vala compiler (Valac). Additionally, it tells Valac to link against the GTK+ 3.0 library.

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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