Vala

Vala is a new programming language that brings contemporary programming language features to GNOME developers. In contrast to other languages, it doesn't impose any additional runtime requirements nor use a different ABI compared to C applications and libraries. Vala emphasizes on allowing easy access to existing C libraries, particularly GObject-based libraries, without requiring runtime bindings.

When it comes to compiling libraries, developers need a Vala API file that has class and method declarations in Vala syntax. It's significant to note that Vala currently contains incomplete bindings for GLib and GTK+. Nevertheless, the plan is to provide generated bindings for the full GNOME Platform in the future.

Moreover, Vala makes it exceedingly simple to use classes and methods written in Vala from C applications. The Vala library only has to install header files, allowing C applications to get access to the GObject-based API of that Vala library via the conventional means. It's also feasible to develop a bindings generator for accessing Vala libraries from applications written in different languages like C#. That's because Vala's parser is written as a library, providing compile-time information when generating a binding.

In conclusion, Vala is an innovative language that aims to make programming easier for GNOME developers. Its aim of allowing easy access to existing C libraries without the need for runtime bindings makes it an ideal choice for developers that want to work on projects on GNOME Platform.