Lua Toolbox
A curated list of useful links related to the Lua programming language. I regularly update this list.
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General
- lua.org: The official Lua website.
- Lua 5.4.7 Manual: Official documentation for Lua 5.4.7.
- Selene: A command-line tool for writing correct and idiomatic Lua code.
- Roblox Lua Style Guide: Roblox’s Lua coding style is unique and well-structured. While coding styles are often personal and distinctive, I really like Roblox’s approach and highly recommend it.
- Lua Language Server: Language Server Protocol for Lua.
- Lua Unofficial FAQ (uFAQ)
Game Development
- Löve2D: A powerful and easy-to-use 2D game engine.
- Playdate: A handheld console with a 1-bit display, supporting Lua for game development.
Learning
- Full Lua Programming Crash Course - Beginner to Advanced: A nearly 4-hour free Lua crash course.
- Sheepolution: fun games, useful bots and free tutorials for Löve2D.
Community
- lua-users.org: A historical Lua wiki with useful content, though it may have outdated code, SSL issues, or occasional downtime.
- Telegram Lua Group: A moderated group with strict rules and a friendly community.
- lua-l: Google Groups lua-l community.
Awesome Lua lists
- Awesome Lua: A curated large list of different Lua libraries, frameworks, blogs, etc.
- Awesome Löve2D: A categorized community-driven collection of high-quality, awesome LÖVE libraries, projects, and resources.
- Awesome Playdate: A list of awesome resources for game development on Panic’s Playdate console.