Название: Lua for Sysadmins: A Fast-Paced Guide to Scripting and Automation
Автор: Rаndу Н. Мills
Издательство: Independently published
Год: 2024
Страниц: 152
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf
Размер: 14.3 MB

Lua is a powerful, lightweight scripting language gaining traction among system administrators for its simplicity, speed, and embeddability. Unlike complex programming languages, Lua's concise syntax and minimal footprint make it ideal for automating repetitive tasks and extending system functionalities efficiently. This book is written by a seasoned system administrator with a passion for automation and a keen understanding of the challenges faced in daily system management. Gain valuable tips and best practices for writing well-structured, maintainable, and secure Lua automation scripts. This book is designed to be a fast-paced guide, allowing you to grasp the core concepts and start automating tasks quickly. Ready to unlock the power of Lua and transform your system administration workflow? Get your copy of "Lua for Sysadmins" today and start automating your way to a more efficient and productive work environment!

Название: Scripting Farming Simulator with Lua: Unlocking the Virtual Fields
Автор: Zаndеr Вrumbаugh, Маnuеl Lеithnеr
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2024
Страниц: 343
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

Create mods using the popular game Farming Simulator with Lua, a versatile scripting language that can run on various platforms and applications. This guide is best suited for programmers who want to learn how to use Lua to write scripts that can enhance and extend the gameplay experience. You'll start by reviewing the basics of programming in Lua and then move on to advanced topics, such as object-oriented programming, vehicle and placeable specializations, network synchronization, and creating custom user interfaces. With step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations, you'll see how to create scripts that modify game mechanics and add new features to the game. The practical examples and projects are ideal for providing hands-on experience with Lua scripting. Whether you are a creator looking to take your skills to the next level or a game developer interested in learning a new programming language, Scripting Farming Simulator with Lua is the ultimate guide to mastering Lua scripting. For creators who want to add new features to Farming Simulator; game developers who want to learn a new programming language for modding purposes, and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of programming and scripting.

Название: Roblox Lua Scripting Essentials
Автор: Сhristорhеr Соutinhо
Издательство: Apress
Год: 2023
Страниц: 346
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf
Размер: 10.1 MB

Embark on a transformative journey through the exciting world of Roblox Lua scripting with this comprehensive hands-on guide. Tailored to game developers, both seasoned and new, this book serves as your roadmap to mastering the art and science of Lua scripting within the dynamic Roblox Studio environment. You'll explore a wide spectrum of foundational concepts, including variables, functions, loops, tables, arrays, and more. Delve into advanced topics like raycasting, object-oriented programming with humanoids, and intricate leaderboard systems. Each chapter is crafted with real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials, empowering you to create engaging and interactive gameplay experiences. You'll gain profound insights into modularization, efficient coding practices, and techniques to optimize your scripts, paving the way to elevate your game development to an entirely new plane of creativity and complexity. You'll also discover sophisticated scripting concepts, such as custom events, and client-server communication. Invest in your future as a Roblox developer today, and let this book be your guide to crafting extraordinary gaming experiences. Roblox Lua Scripting Essentials provides the insight, tools, and guidance needed to shape your unique path in this thrilling domain of game development. This book is meticulously crafted to serve a diverse array of readers, ranging from complete beginners to intermediate developers.

Название: Programming in Lua: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Learn Lua Step by Step , Fourth Edition
Автор: John Bach, Claudia Alves, Alexander Aronowitz
Издательство: NLN LLC
Год: 2021
Страниц: 385
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, azw3, epub
Размер: 10.1 MB

Lua is a lightweight embeddable scripting language which is built on top of C programming language. Lua is an open source language which is useful for multiple platforms ranging from large server systems to small mobile applications. This book will cover the basics of Lua and its scope in various applications. Lua offers something for which C is not good enough: sufficient distance from the hardware go support, dynamic structures, no redundancy and ease of testing and debugging. For these purposes, Lua has safe environment, automatic memory management and good possibilities for working with strings and other types resizable data. Some of Lua's strength comes from its libraries.