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Book Synopsis: Lua is spreading more and more throughout different areas of software, from embedded systems and mobile devices to the Web and the Internet of Things. Besides, it has a major role in the game industry, where knowledge of Lua has become an indisputable asset. Lua is the language of choice for anyone who needs a scripting language that is simple, efficient, extensible, portable, and free. Programming in Lua is the official book about the language, providing a solid base to any programmer who wants to use Lua. Authored by Roberto Ierusalimschy, the chief architect of the language, it covers all aspects of Lua 5---from the basics to its API with C. The book is the main source of programming patterns for Lua, with numerous code examples that help the reader to make the most of Lua’s flexibility and powerful mechanisms. Programming in Lua is targeted at people with some programming background, but does not assume any prior knowledge about Lua or other scripting languages. This Fourth Edition updates the book to Lua 5.3 and marks a complete reorganization of the text. Building on his many years of experience teaching Lua, Roberto has restructured the book to present the material in a growing order of complexity, allowing the reader to better absorb the character of the language.
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Are you looking to excel in the world of software development? Look no further than "Programming in Lua, fourth edition." Lua is rapidly gaining popularity in various areas of software development, making it an essential language to master in today's competitive market. From embedded systems to mobile devices, from the Web to the Internet of Things, and especially in the game industry, Lua has established itself as a powerful scripting language. This book, authored by Roberto Ierusalimschy, the chief architect of Lua, is the ultimate guide to elevate your programming skills with Lua.
Featuring a comprehensive coverage of Lua 5, this edition is meticulously designed to cater to programmers of all levels. Even if you have no prior knowledge of Lua or other scripting languages, this book will pave your path to success. With its simple yet efficient syntax, extensibility, portability, and the best part - it's absolutely free! Programming in Lua equips you with the necessary skills and deep understanding of Lua's API with C. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced programmer, this book delivers invaluable programming patterns accompanied by numerous code examples.
What makes this Fourth Edition exceptional is its complete reorganization and updated content to Lua 5.3. Roberto Ierusalimschy has revolutionized the text to present the material in a growing order of complexity, allowing you to grasp the true essence of the language. As the official book on Lua, Programming in Lua aims to equip programmers with a solid foundation to harness Lua's flexibility and powerful mechanisms.
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