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Coddy

Learn Lua

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Overview

A free, interactive online Lua course. You write Lua on every lesson, with AI hints when something nils out, and a free certificate when you finish.

  • Master Lua tables as the universal data structure
  • Use functions, closures, and proper scoping
  • Apply metatables and metamethods for OOP-like patterns
  • Write small, expressive Lua scripts

Syllabus

Fundamentals

  • Introduction
  • Variables and Data Types
  • Operators 1 Arithmetic & Conc
  • Operators 2 Relational & Logic
  • Basic Output
  • Project: Character Stats Disp
  • Basic Conditional Logic
  • String Manipulation Basics
  • Functions Basics
  • Tables Part 1: List-Style
  • Tables 2: Dictionary-Style
  • Loops Basics
  • Project: Simple Potion Shop
  • Variable Scope
  • Final Challenges

Logic & Flow

  • Advanced Table Iteration
  • More Table Library Functions
  • Advanced Function Concepts
  • Introduction to Metatables
  • Project: Text Adventure Engine
  • Error Handling
  • Advanced String Manipulation
  • Project: Contact List
  • Coroutines for Beginners

Object Oriented Programming

  • The 'Self' Concept
  • Class Prototype Pattern
  • Object State and Behavior
  • Project: Digital Bank
  • Operator Overloading in OOP
  • Inheritance Basics
  • Polymorphism & Overriding
  • Encapsulation
  • Composition & Mixins
  • Project: Shape Manager
  • Design Patterns (Lite)
  • Final Challenges

Introduction To Luau

  • Getting Started with Luau
  • Core Types
  • Typed Tables: Arrays & Maps
  • Working with Functions
  • Aliases, Unions, Intersections
  • Typing Table Shapes
  • Project: Typed Task Manager
  • Enums, the Luau Way
  • Generics: A First Look
  • Project: Generic Inventory
  • Advanced Topics

Roblox Game Scripting

  • Scripts and Parts
  • Loops and Functions
  • Events and Players
  • Game Mechanics
  • Your First Game

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