3. Data Types and Control Structures#

In this chapter we will:

  • Explain what a variable is

  • Cover the various data types in Vala such as string, int and more.

  • Introduce conditional operators

  • Introduce ways of changing the flow of your Vala programs.

Warning

From now on, we’ll be going into much more detail about concepts.

If you ever feel overwhelmed during this tutorial, that’s okay. We recommend the following actions:

  • Re-reading infomration about topics you are struggling to understand

  • Taking a break (you can continue this tutorial at a later time)