Introduction
Lua is a lightweight scripting language for Roblox and embedded systems.
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Basics
Installation
Lua installation uses binaries or LuaRocks for general use.
Read more →Running Code
Lua code runs via lua command or Roblox Studio with .lua files.
Read more →Syntax
Lua syntax uses minimal punctuation with dynamic typing.
Read more →Variables
Lua variables use local or global scope with dynamic types.
Read more →Data Types
Lua data types include string number and table with nil.
Read more →Operators
Lua operators include arithmetic and relational with # for length.
Read more →If Else
Lua if-else statements control flow with then and end.
Read more →Loops
Lua loops use for while and repeat with break.
Read more →Comments
Lua comments use -- or --[[ ]] for documentation.
Read more →Errors
Lua errors use pcall for safe function execution.
Read more →Debugging
Lua debugging uses print or Roblox Studio's debugger.
Read more →Best Practices
Lua best practices include local variables, minimal globals.
Read more →Security Basics
Lua security avoids unsafe functions in Roblox scripts.
Read more →Functions
Functions
Lua functions use function keyword with optional arguments.
Read more →Anonymous Functions
Lua anonymous functions use function() for inline logic.
Read more →Closures
Lua closures capture variables for stateful functions.
Read more →Varargs
Lua varargs use ... for variable argument lists.
Read more →Coroutines
Lua coroutines enable cooperative multitasking with yield.
Read more →Data Structures
Tables
Lua tables are versatile arrays and dictionaries with keys.
Read more →Arrays
Lua arrays use tables with numeric indices starting at 1.
Read more →Dictionaries
Lua dictionaries use tables with key-value pairs.
Read more →Metatables
Lua metatables customize table behavior with metamethods.
Read more →Strings
Lua strings are immutable, with string.format for manipulation.
Read more →Modules
Modules
Lua modules use require and return for reusable code.
Read more →Module Loading
Lua module loading uses require with package.path.
Read more →Packages
Lua packages are managed with LuaRocks for dependencies.
Read more →File I/O
File Reading
Lua file reading uses io.open with error handling.
Read more →File Writing
Lua file writing uses io.write with buffered streams.
Read more →File Paths
Lua file paths use os and string for manipulation.
Read more →File Deletion
Lua file deletion uses os.remove with error checks.
Read more →Roblox Basics
Roblox Studio
Lua Roblox Studio scripts games with Luau enhancements.
Read more →Luau
Lua Luau adds type checking and optimizations for Roblox.
Read more →Roblox Instances
Lua Roblox Instances represent game objects like Parts.
Read more →Roblox Services
Lua Roblox Services like Players access platform APIs.
Read more →Roblox Datatypes
Lua Roblox Datatypes include Vector3 and CFrame for 3D.
Read more →Roblox Events
Roblox Events
Lua Roblox Events use Connect for user interactions.
Read more →Roblox Signals
Lua Roblox Signals like RBXScriptSignal handle event triggers.
Read more →Bindable Events
Lua Roblox Bindable Events enable custom event communication.
Read more →Roblox Objects
Instance Properties
Lua Roblox Instance Properties like Position define object state.
Read more →Part
Lua Roblox Part manipulates 3D objects with Position and Size.
Read more →Model
Lua Roblox Model groups Parts for complex objects.
Read more →Player
Lua Roblox Player accesses user data like Character.
Read more →Workspace
Lua Roblox Workspace manages game world objects like Parts.
Read more →Roblox UI
Roblox GUI
Lua Roblox GUI uses ScreenGui for user interfaces.
Read more →ScreenGui
Lua Roblox ScreenGui displays 2D UI elements like TextLabel.
Read more →TextButton
Lua Roblox TextButton creates clickable buttons with events.
Read more →Frame
Lua Roblox Frame organizes UI elements with layouts.
Read more →Roblox Data
DataStore
Lua Roblox DataStore persists player data across sessions.
Read more →DataStore2
Lua Roblox DataStore2 simplifies data storage with caching.
Read more →Global Data
Lua Roblox Global Data Stores share data across places.
Read more →Leaderboards
Lua Roblox Leaderboards track player stats with DataStore.
Read more →Roblox Services
HttpService
Lua Roblox HttpService makes HTTP requests for APIs.
Read more →MarketplaceService
Lua Roblox MarketplaceService handles in-game purchases.
Read more →PlayersService
Lua Roblox PlayersService manages player connections.
Read more →TweenService
Lua Roblox TweenService animates properties with easing.
Read more →Roblox Physics
Physics
Lua Roblox Physics manipulates Parts with velocity and gravity.
Read more →Constraints
Lua Roblox Constraints like Hinge connect Parts physically.
Read more →Collisions
Lua Roblox Collisions use Touched events for interactions.
Read more →Roblox Animation
Animations
Lua Roblox Animations use AnimationTracks for character movement.
Read more →AnimationController
Lua Roblox AnimationController manages custom animations.
Read more →KeyframeSequence
Lua Roblox KeyframeSequence defines animation sequences.
Read more →Roblox Scripting
Server Scripts
Lua Roblox Server Scripts run server-side logic in Workspace.
Read more →Local Scripts
Lua Roblox Local Scripts run client-side logic for players.
Read more →Module Scripts
Lua Roblox Module Scripts share reusable code with require.
Read more →Roblox Networking
Remote Events
Lua Roblox Remote Events communicate between client and server.
Read more →Remote Functions
Lua Roblox Remote Functions enable client-server function calls.
Read more →Bindable Functions
Lua Roblox Bindable Functions enable local function calls.
Read more →Testing
Testing
Lua Roblox testing uses TestService for script validation.
Read more →Unit Testing
Lua Roblox unit testing validates functions with TestEZ.
Read more →Integration Testing
Lua Roblox integration testing checks client-server interactions.
Read more →Debugging
Roblox Debugging
Lua Roblox debugging uses print and Studio debugger.
Read more →Error Handling
Lua Roblox error handling uses pcall for safe execution.
Read more →Logging
Lua Roblox logging uses print or LogService for debugging.
Read more →Examples
Hello World
Lua hello world script prints output with print function.
Read more →Part Creation
Lua Roblox Part creation adds a 3D object to Workspace.
Read more →GUI Button
Lua Roblox GUI button adds a clickable TextButton with events.
Read more →Player Movement
Lua Roblox player movement adjusts Character with Humanoid.
Read more →DataStore Save
Lua Roblox DataStore saves player progress with SetAsync.
Read more →Leaderboard
Lua Roblox leaderboard tracks scores with DataStore.
Read more →Animation
Lua Roblox animation plays a KeyframeSequence with AnimationTrack.
Read more →Remote Event
Lua Roblox remote event syncs client-server with FireServer.
Read more →HTTP Request
Lua Roblox HTTP request fetches data with HttpService.
Read more →Shop
Lua Roblox shop uses MarketplaceService for purchases.
Read more →Explore Our Tools
Lua Code Formatter
This page provides the Lua Code Formatter tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
Go to tool →Lua to Luau Converter Preview
This page provides the Lua to Luau Converter Preview tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
Go to tool →Roblox Lua API Reference
This page provides the Roblox Lua API Reference tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
Go to tool →Roblox Lua Error Explainer
This page provides the Roblox Lua Error Explainer tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
Go to tool →Roblox Lua Event Explainer
This page provides the Roblox Lua Event Explainer tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
Go to tool →Roblox Lua GUI Builder Guide
This page provides the Roblox Lua GUI Builder Guide tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
Go to tool →Roblox Lua Script Commenter
This page provides the Roblox Lua Script Commenter tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
Go to tool →Roblox Lua Type Safety Analyzer
This page provides the Roblox Lua Type Safety Analyzer tool. Utilize it for your tasks.
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