Master the Lua Scripting Language

This course is a comprehensive immersion in the Lua programming language - one of the most popular scripting languages in the world. Lua is fast, compact, and easily integrates with C and C++, making it an excellent choice for extending and scripting applications in C and C++.

The course consists of three parts:

The first part is aimed at beginners and covers the basic elements of Lua. We will start with the very basics and explore topics such as variables, expressions, conditions, loops, functions, tables, object-oriented and functional programming, as well as popular Lua modules and tools.

The second part is intended for intermediate developers who want to learn how to integrate Lua into C or C++ projects. We will discuss how to embed Lua in a compiled application using the powerful Lua C API.

The third and final part consists of bonus lectures explaining how Lua is used in Roblox Studio. Roblox is a popular game engine that uses a dialect of Lua as the primary scripting language.

Necessary Tools

You will only need a Lua interpreter. The official Lua tools support cross-platform functionality, so you can work on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Is this course suitable for you?

The course requires no prior knowledge. We will start with the official Lua language from scratch, so even beginners with no programming experience can confidently join!

What makes this course special?

The course is entirely dedicated to Lua! We will learn how to think like Lua programmers, understand the syntax and popular modules. Unlike most Lua resources, this course also covers integrating Lua with C and C++ code! We will learn to work with the Lua C API to embed Lua into C projects, making Lua a full-fledged scripting language.