Lua is a lightweight, embeddable scripting language widely used in game engines (Defold, Roblox, Corona), configuration systems, automation tools, and embedded platforms.

This article gives you a clean, beginner-friendly introduction with complete and runnable examples.

1. Setting Up and Running Lua

Install Lua

• macOS

brew install lua

• Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)

sudo apt-get install lua5.4

• Windows
  Download binaries or use Lua for Windows.

Run a Script

Write hello.lua:

print("Hello, Lua!")

Run: