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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]]
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