GSoC update! @AlleyCH is diving into the Vala compiler to bring native JSON (de)serialization support.

She has been exploring the full compilation pipeline and is working on a new valajsonmodule.vala. Adding native support will make it much easier for Vala developers to work with structured data out of the box—less boilerplate, better developer experience. ✨

Read the full blog post:
https://alleych.github.io/gnome/compiler-knowledge/

#vala #compiler

We’re thrilled to welcome Steven Deobald as the new Executive Director of the GNOME Foundation! 🎉
Learn more about Steven’s background and vision:
https://blogs.gnome.org/steven/2025/05/06/introducing-myself/

Huge thanks to Richard Littauer for his fantastic work and leadership 🙏

I will mentor this year again A Google Summer of Code Student: please everyone welcome @AlleyCH!
She will work on @vala_lang to improve Json/Xml/Yaml syntax integration. I am looking forward to what will be achieved!!

#vala #GSoC #gsoc2025 #gnome

@lw64 @vala_lang
Thank you!! Super excited to start contributing❤️