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'''Lua''' (from the Portuguese word for "moon" | '''Lua''' (from the Portuguese word for "moon" {{ref2|Lua|PUC-Rio|publisher=PUC-Rio|title=About|date=2016-06-18|work=Lua |link=http://www.lua.org/about.html| accessdate=2016-06-18}}) is a 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 == | ||
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* [[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 | ||
== References == | |||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Lua functions]] available in the World of Warcraft API | * [[Lua functions]] available in the World of Warcraft API | ||
* [[User Defined Functions]] written by WoWWiki contributors | * [[User Defined Functions]] written by WoWWiki contributors | ||
* [[Lua file]] | * [[Lua file]] - file format for a Lua file in a WoW AddOn | ||
* [[Lua object memory sizes]] | * [[Lua object memory sizes]] | ||
* [[World of Warcraft API]] - lists all functions provided by Blizzard. | * [[World of Warcraft API]] - lists all functions provided by Blizzard. | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 23 June 2016
← WoW Lua
Lua (from the Portuguese word for "moon" [1]) is a 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
References
See also
- Lua variable scoping guide
- Lua functions available in the World of Warcraft API
- User Defined Functions written by WoWWiki contributors
- Lua file - file format for a Lua file in a WoW AddOn
- Lua object memory sizes
- World of Warcraft API - lists all functions provided by Blizzard.