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'''Lua''' (from the Portuguese word for '''moon''') is the scripting language used by ''World of Warcraft'' for [[Interface Customization]]. Only a subset of version 5.1 of the official Lua specification is implemented, and should suit most [[AddOns|addon]] maker's needs. More information about Lua can be found on the official Lua [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaFaq FAQ]. | '''Lua''' (from the Portuguese word for '''moon''') is the scripting language used by ''World of Warcraft'' for [[Interface Customization]]. Only a subset of version 5.1 of the official Lua specification is implemented, and should suit most [[AddOns|addon]] maker's needs. More information about Lua can be found on the official Lua [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaFaq FAQ]. | ||
==Programming References== | == Programming References == | ||
These are not so much guides or tutorials, but a place to look for information on the Lua language itself. | These are not so much guides or tutorials, but a place to look for information on the Lua language itself. The reader should be somewhat familiar with programming in general. | ||
;[http://www.lua.org/manual/5.1/ Official Reference Manual] : contains syntax and basic commands, but is heavy-going for readers without a programming background ([http://pgl.yoyo.org/luai Luai]: alternative way of browsing the manual) | ;[http://www.lua.org/manual/5.1/ Official Reference Manual] | ||
;[http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~roberto/book/ Programming in Lua] : the definitive Lua guide by [http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~roberto/ Roberto Ierusalimschy]. [http://www.lua.org/pil/ Online version] | : contains syntax and basic commands, but is heavy-going for readers without a programming background ([http://pgl.yoyo.org/luai Luai]: alternative way of browsing the manual) | ||
;[http://lua-users.org/ lua-users] : Lua user group with a [http://lua-users.org/wiki/ Wiki] which includes a [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaFaq FAQ], [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaTutorial tutorials] and [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaDirectory extended help on many topics]. The group also hosts a mailing list (with past [http://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/ archive]) and a IRC channel, [irc://irc.freenode.net/lua #lua at irc.freenode.net]. Lastly, their [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaLinks LuaLinks] page is very extensive. | ;[http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~roberto/book/ Programming in Lua] | ||
: the definitive Lua guide by [http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~roberto/ Roberto Ierusalimschy]. [http://www.lua.org/pil/ Online version] | |||
;[http://lua-users.org/ lua-users] | |||
: Lua user group with a [http://lua-users.org/wiki/ Wiki] which includes a [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaFaq FAQ], [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaTutorial tutorials] and [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaDirectory extended help on many topics]. The group also hosts a mailing list (with past [http://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/ archive]) and a IRC channel, [irc://irc.freenode.net/lua #lua at irc.freenode.net]. Lastly, their [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaLinks LuaLinks] page is very extensive. | |||
==Lua Editors== | == Lua Editors == | ||
While any text editor can edit Lua files, many contain additional Lua specific features. | While any text editor can edit Lua files, many contain additional Lua specific features. | ||
Please see the list of [[Lua editors]]. | Please see the list of [[Lua editors]]. | ||
==Using Lua for World of Warcraft== | == Using Lua for World of Warcraft == | ||
Related projects include: | Related projects include: | ||
* [[WoWBench]]: aims to be a near-complete emulation of the WoW environment | * [[WoWBench]]: aims to be a near-complete emulation of the WoW environment | ||
* [http://luaforge.net/projects/lua-wow Lua 5.1.1 WoW]: distribution created by cogwheel that includes everything needed for addon development | * [http://luaforge.net/projects/lua-wow Lua 5.1.1 WoW]: distribution created by cogwheel that includes everything needed for addon development | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* [[Lua variable scoping]] guide | * [[Lua variable scoping]] guide | ||
* [[Lua functions]] available in the World of Warcraft API | * [[Lua functions]] available in the World of Warcraft API | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 17 October 2013
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Lua (from the Portuguese word for moon) is the scripting language used by World of Warcraft for Interface Customization. Only a subset of version 5.1 of the official Lua specification is implemented, and should suit most addon maker's needs. More information about Lua can be found on the official Lua FAQ.
Programming References
These are not so much guides or tutorials, but a place to look for information on the Lua language itself. The reader should be somewhat familiar with programming in general.
- Official Reference Manual
- contains syntax and basic commands, but is heavy-going for readers without a programming background (Luai: alternative way of browsing the manual)
- Programming in Lua
- the definitive Lua guide by Roberto Ierusalimschy. Online version
- lua-users
- Lua user group with a Wiki which includes a FAQ, tutorials and extended help on many topics. The group also hosts a mailing list (with past archive) and a IRC channel, #lua at irc.freenode.net. Lastly, their LuaLinks page is very extensive.
Lua Editors
While any text editor can edit Lua files, many contain additional Lua specific features.
Please see the list of Lua editors.
Using Lua for World of Warcraft
Related projects include:
- WoWBench: aims to be a near-complete emulation of the WoW environment
- Lua 5.1.1 WoW: distribution created by cogwheel that includes everything needed for addon development
See also
- Lua variable scoping guide
- Lua functions available in the World of Warcraft API
- User Defined Functions written by WoWWiki contributors
- Lua object memory sizes
- World of Warcraft API - lists all functions provided by Blizzard.