{"product_id":"lua-quick-reference-paperback","title":"Lua: Quick Reference - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMitchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLua 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. \u003cem\u003eLua Quick Reference\u003c\/em\u003e 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLua syntax, expressions, and statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetatables and metamethods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObject-oriented programming with Lua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating and working with Lua and C Modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLua's standard library and its C API\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollaborative multi-threading in Lua and C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to embed and use Lua within a host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eMitchell commands over 15 years of experience programming in and embedding Lua in both the corporate and open-source realms.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 7.99 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47212913164537,"sku":"9780991237951","price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/VFJlS25vVEplaEFpZ1BVOTYzaUtXUT09.webp?v=1768098963","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/lua-quick-reference-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}