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Introduction to Lua Programming

Offered By: Skillshare

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Programming Languages Courses

Course Description

Overview

Interested in learning programming?

The course "Introduction to Lua Programming" provides everyone, even complete beginners, the tools they need to start coding. Lua is one of the most beginner-friendly languages, and it is used all throughout the software industry, from web applications to game development.

The following topics are discussed within the course:

  • Variables
  • Conditional Statements (if, elseif, else)
  • Loops
  • Functions
  • Global vs. Local Variables
  • Tables
  • and more!

Everything you need to get started is available in this class. After all lessons are completed, a short project is assigned for students to apply what was learned and be creative with solving a real programming problem.


Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Installation and Setup
  • Variables
  • Conditional Statements
  • Loops
  • Functions
  • Comments
  • Local and Global Variables
  • Tables pt. 1
  • Tables pt. 2
  • Syntax Review
  • Class Project and Wrapping Up

Taught by

Kyle Schaub

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