GNU/Linux Debian Bullseye Installing Vala Compiler from Source – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Vala Compiler from Source Code in Debian Bullseye 11.x GNU/Linux.
And Vala for Debian is new Programming Language that aims to bring modern programming language features to GNOME developers without imposing any additional runtime requirements and without using a different ABI compared to Apps and Libraries written in C.
Moreover, the Vala Compiler (valac) is a self-hosting Compiler that translates Vala Source Code into C Source and Header Files.
Especially relevant: I provide here to the Source Code setup because of the latest Vala quick development workflow.
Finally, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting-Started with Vala Programming on Debian.
1. Launching Shell Emulator
Open a Terminal window
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
2. Installing Dependencies
Now to Install Required Packages
Simply play:sudo apt install build-essential flex bison libglib2.0-dev
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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