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	~~'''~~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 general ~~scripting~~ language, and is used in many games~~, including~~ [[w:c:wowwiki:World of Warcraft\|World of Warcraft~~]] for [[UI Customization\|interface customization~~]].		Lua is a general purpose programming language, and is used as a scripting language in many popular video games such as [[w:c:wowwiki:World of Warcraft\|World of Warcraft]].
	~~[[File:Lua-Logo_128x128.png\|right]]~~

	In WoW ~~only~~ subset of Lua version 5.1 ~~is implemented~~, which should suit most [[AddOns\|addon]] maker's needs. More information about Lua can be found on the official [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaFaq Lua FAQ].		Lua comes from the Portuguese word for "moon" {{ref2\|Lua\|PUC-Rio\|publisher=PUC-Rio\|title=About\|date=2016-06-18\|work=Lua \|link=//www.lua.org/about.html\|accessdate=2016-06-18}}. Lua was developed by a team at PUC-Rio, the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, including [[Roberto Ierusalimschy]], [[Waldemar Celes]] and [[Luiz Henrique de Figueiredo]]{{ref2\|Lua\|Lua Authors\|publisher=PUC-Rio\|title=Authors\|date=2016-06-18\|work=Lua \|link=//www.lua.org/authors.html\|accessdate=2025-05-01}}.

			In WoW Lua is used for [[UI Customization\|interface programming and customization]]. WoW uses a custom subset of Lua version 5.1, which should suit most [[AddOns\|addon]] maker's needs. More information about Lua can be found on the official [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaFaq Lua FAQ].

			[[File:Lua-Logo_128x128.png\|Lua Logo]]

	== Programming references ==		== Programming references ==

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	'''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]].		'''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 general scripting language, and is used in many games, including [[w:c:wowwiki:World of Warcraft\|World of Warcraft]] for [[UI Customization\|interface customization]].
			[[File:Lua-Logo_128x128.png\|right]]

	~~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].		In WoW only subset of Lua version 5.1 is implemented, which should suit most [[AddOns\|addon]] maker's needs. More information about Lua can be found on the official [http://lua-users.org/wiki/LuaFaq Lua 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. ~~The reader should be somewhat~~ familiar with programming in general.		The following are places to look for information on the Lua language itself. For these it helps if you are already 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] - Contains Lua syntax and basic commands, but is a heavy, highly-technical read for those without a programming background. See [http://pgl.yoyo.org/luai Luai] for and alternative way of browsing the 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]		* [http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~roberto/book/ Programming in Lua] - Definitive Lua guide by [http://www.inf.puc-rio.br/~roberto/ Roberto Ierusalimschy]. See also the [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.		* [http://lua-users.org/ lua-users] - A Lua user group with a [http://lua-users.org/wiki/ Wiki]. 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]. 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 programming or even Lua specific features.

	~~Please see the list of~~ [[Lua editors]].		See [[Lua editors]]

	== Using Lua for ~~World of Warcraft~~ ==		== Using Lua for WoW ==
	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

	== References ==		== References ==
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Lua variable scoping]] ~~guide~~		* [[Lua variable scoping]] - Guide for Lua scoping rules
	* [[Lua functions]] available in the World of Warcraft API		* [[Lua functions]] - Functions available in the World of Warcraft API
	* [[User ~~Defined Functions~~]] written by ~~WoWWiki contributors~~		* [[User defined functions]] - Useful functions written by addon authors
	* [[Lua file]] - ~~file~~ format for a Lua file in a WoW AddOn		* [[Lua file]] - File format for a Lua file in a WoW AddOn
	* [[Lua object memory sizes]]		* [[Lua object memory sizes]] - Treatise on memory in Lua
	* [[World of Warcraft API]] - ~~lists all~~ functions provided ~~by Blizzard.~~		* [[World of Warcraft API]] - Lists global API functions provided in WoW
	[[Category:Interface customization\|Lua]]		[[Category:Interface customization\|Lua]]
	[[Category:Lua functions\| Lua]]		[[Category:Lua functions\| Lua]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]

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	'''Lua''' (from the Portuguese word for "moon"){{~~fact~~} 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" {{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 ==
			{{Reflist}}

	== 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.

WoWWiki>Fandyllic at 03:45, 19 June 2016

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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"){{fact} 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 ==
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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 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.

Bear at 21:25, 17 October 2013

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			{{wowlua}}
	'''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. The reader should be somewhat familiar with programming in general.		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

WoWWiki>Ussabin: /* Programming References */

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Programming References

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	==Programming References==		==Programming References==
	These are not so ~~many~~ 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.		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] : 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.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://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]

WoWWiki>NotImportant: Corrected LUA->Lua, which is the proper way to write Lua. See: http://www.lua.org/about.html

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Corrected LUA->Lua, which is the proper way to write Lua. See: http://www.lua.org/about.html

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	;[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] : 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.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://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.		;[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==
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	* [[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.

	[[Category:Interface customization\|Lua]]		[[Category:Interface customization\|Lua]]
	[[Category:Lua functions\| Lua]]		[[Category:Lua functions\| Lua]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]

WoWWiki>Cowlinator: /* See also */

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etym

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	'''Lua''' 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==

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	* [[User Defined Functions]] written by WoWWiki contributors		* [[User Defined Functions]] written by WoWWiki contributors
	* [[Lua object memory sizes]]		* [[Lua object memory sizes]]
			* [[World of Warcraft API]] - lists all functions provided by Blizzard.

	[[Category:Interface customization\|Lua]]		[[Category:Interface customization\|Lua]]
	[[Category:Lua functions\| Lua]]		[[Category:Lua functions\| Lua]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]