Overview
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Dive into the world of Lua programming with this comprehensive tutorial covering Lua 5.3. Learn the fundamentals of this powerful scripting language, from its unique features and advantages to practical implementation. Begin with an introduction to Lua and its applications, then progress through setup and installation, basic syntax, and essential concepts like chunks, numbers, and strings. Explore Lua's versatile table data structure and master function creation. Conclude by understanding how to create and utilize modules and packages for more organized and efficient code. Gain hands-on experience with practical examples, including the classic "Hello World" program, setting a solid foundation for your Lua programming journey.
Syllabus
Lua Tutorial #1: What is Lua?.
Lua Tutorial #2: Why choose Lua?.
Lua Tutorial #3: Setup and Installation.
Lua Tutorial #4: Hello World example.
Lua Tutorial #5: Chunks.
Lua Tutorial #6: Numbers.
Lua Tutorial #7: Strings.
Lua Tutorial #8: Tables in Lua.
Lua Tutorial #9: Functions in Lua.
Lua Tutorial #10: Creating Modules in Lua | Lua Modules | Packages.
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