What is Lua Scripting

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What is Lua Scripting? Where can I learn it? I want to develop an Android game using Lua, how do I start and is it possible to use Lua in android..?

possible duplicate of [Is it possible to use lua scripts in a java android project?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4994997/is-it-possible-to-use-lua-scripts-in-a-java-android-project) — Josh Lee, May 12 '11 at 06:01

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 10:34

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Lua is a programming language.

You learn the language the same way you learn any programming language. I suggest you start by reading the Lua wiki.

See here in regards to using it on Android.

edited May 23 '17 at 10:34

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answered May 12 '11 at 06:03

Oded

I will upvote you once you fix "LUA" to "Lua" ;) – ponzao May 12 '11 at 07:27
@ponzao - Nitpicker... You _can_ edit, you know. – Oded May 12 '11 at 07:56
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I know I know, sorry about the nitpicking. But it is a very common typing error that annoys us Lua enthusiasts a lot and for that reason it is good to be visual imho. – ponzao May 12 '11 at 08:08
@ponzao - My point is that there is an edit link on every answer - nothing is stopping you from clicking it an updating the post... – Oded May 12 '11 at 18:50

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 13 '11 at 11:08

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Corona SDK is a 2D game development tool for both iOS and Android that uses Lua:

answered May 13 '11 at 11:08

jhocking

And don't forget Moai for same: http://getmoai.com/ – polypus74 Jul 15 '12 at 22:31

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