Lua is an open source language built on top of C programming language. Lua has its value across multiple platforms ranging from large server systems to small mobile apppcations. This tutorial covers various topics ranging from the basics of Lua to its scope in various apppcations.

Audience

This tutorial is designed for all those readers who are looking for a starting point to learn Lua. It has topics suitable for both beginners as well as advanced users.

Prerequisites

It is a self-contained tutorial and you should be able to grasp the concepts easily even if you are a total beginner. However it would help if you have a basic understanding of working with a simple text editor and command pne.