lua

Lua is a lightweight, high-level programming language designed for easy embedding within applications. Created in the early 1990s in Brazil, its name means "moon" in Portuguese. Lua is known for its simplicity and flexibility, making it popular in game development, web applications, and embedded systems. It supports procedural and object-oriented programming, allowing developers to create efficient and powerful scripts. Its small size and fast performance make it ideal for resource-constrained environments. Lua's easy-to-learn syntax and versatile libraries enable both beginners and experienced programmers to leverage its capabilities effectively.