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This chapter explains why Vala is a good idea and how you could benefit from a massively increased productivity, if you use it. It talks a bit about the history of Vala and mentions the author’s personal involvement. Structure, audience, and typographic conventions are presented.
Why Vala?
Throughout the last decades, software development has been subject to a gradual but significant shift in priorities. Whereas ...
