Wholesale Lua: Quick Reference - Paperback

by Mitchell (Author) Lua is a small, fast, powerful, and embeddable scripting language. It is well-suited for use in video games, application scripting, embedded devices, and nearly anywhere else a scripting language is needed.This quick reference contains a wealth of knowledge on how to program in and embed Lua, whether it is Lua 5.4, 5.3, 5.2, or 5.1. This book can even be used with LuaJIT, a Just-In-Time compiler for Lua based on Lua 5.1. Lua Quick Reference groups the language's features and C API in a convenient and easy-to-use manner, while clearly marking the differences between Lua versions.This book covers: * Lua syntax, expressions, and statements * Metatables and metamethods * Object-oriented programming with Lua * Creating and working with Lua and C Modules * Lua's standard library and its C API * Collaborative multi-threading in Lua and C * How to embed and use Lua within a host * And much more Mitchell commands over 15 years of experience programming in and embedding Lua in both the corporate and open-source realms. Number of Pages: 168 Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.99 x 5 IN Publication Date: May 10, 2020