Название: Practical Lua 5 Programming: Explore Lua's programming capabilities with 100+ sample demonstrations and programsАвтор: Brynna Kevar
Издательство: GitforGits
Год: 2025
Страниц: 253
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub, mobi
Размер: 10.1 MB
If you're into Lua programming, then this "Practical Lua 5 Programming" is a must-read. It's a hands-on book that'll help you get up and running quickly. It's got clear, step-by-step examples that'll walk you through everything from setting up your development environment to building dynamic web applications and embedding Lua in other programming languages.
Every chapter starts with an essential concept and then gives you some practical exercises to help you learn it. You'll see how powerful Lua can be as you work through problems and get immediate results. You'll start with the basics, like installing Lua on Linux, writing your first script, and learning the core language features like variables, data types, tables, functions, and control structures. And it gets even better—you'll dive into advanced stuff like metatables, coroutines, and closures. This is where you'll learn how to make flexible, modular code. The book also covers important stuff like file handling, using LuaRocks to manage your packages, and creating your own custom modules.
The book also takes you through web development using Lapis framework, demonstrating routing, template rendering, session management, and deploying applications. You'll also see how Lua can be embedded in jаvascript and Python applications, enabling you to leverage Lua's speed and efficiency in varied environments. Whether you're building scripts, web applications, or integrating Lua with other languages, this book gives you the tools and insights you need to get started confidently with Lua programming.
Why should one learn Lua programming? I've always been drawn to Lua's simplicity and elegance. From rapid scripting chores to constructing full-scale web apps, its minimal footprint and simplicity of embedding make it the perfect solution for a variety of projects. I intended to write a book guiding you actively, hands-on with Lua. From what I know, Lua's adaptability helps you to swiftly address actual problems and its simple architecture keeps you concentrated on what really counts: developing code that works.
I discuss in this book my own exploits and useful lessons with Lua 5. You will accompany me as I create a Linux development environment, write your first Lua script, and investigate the key language features including dynamic typing, tables, and functions. The best approach to grasp the possibilities of code is, in my opinion, seeing it in use. More sophisticated subjects such metatables, closures, and coroutines will come up as you proceed. These ideas will enable you to produce maintainable, powerful modular, reusable code.
Working with Lua's inherent features will allow me to additionally show you how to perform regular chores including data parsing and file management. We'll start with installing and managing modules using LuaRocks, then you'll see personally how to neatly, self-containedly package your code. You will find useful examples that clearly show either building web apps with the Lapis framework or incorporating Lua into jаvascript and Python projects.
Key Learnings:
Install and configure Lua on Linux for efficient scripting.
Make use of Lua’s dynamic typing, tables, and control structures.
Create and work around metatables, closures, and coroutines for modular code.
Apply file I/O and data parsing to manage persistent data.
Use LuaRocks to install, update, and manage custom modules.
Build web apps with Lapis using routing and session management.
Embed Lua in jаvascript and Python to boost performance.
Integrate HTTP, JSON, and APIs for system data exchange.
Implement middleware and session tracking for secure apps.
Deploy Lua apps with configuration and performance monitoring.
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