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Programming in Lua is the definitive book on Lua 5.3, authored by Roberto Ierusalimschy, the language’s chief architect. The text offers a comprehensive introduction that starts with basic syntax and concepts, then moves through advanced features and the Lua C API. With a clear, step‑by‑step structure and numerous code examples, it serves both newcomers and seasoned programmers who wish to leverage Lua’s simplicity, efficiency, and extensibility across embedded systems, mobile devices, the web, the Internet of Things, and the gaming industry.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming
Authors: Roberto Ierusalimschy
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