Lua is a lightweight, efficient, and versatile scripting language known for its simplicity and extensibility. It was created by Roberto Ierusalimschy, Waldemar Celes, and Luiz Henrique de Figueiredo at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil in 1993. The name "Lua" translates to "moon" in Portuguese, reflecting the language's intention to be a small and beautiful extension to existing systems. Lua is often used as an embedded scripting language in various applications and has gained popularity in the game development industry for its ease of integration and speed. Its clean and intuitive syntax, along with a powerful set of features, makes Lua a preferred choice for developers seeking a fast and efficient language for their projects.
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