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Codecademy

Learn Lua

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Overview

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Lua is a versatile programming language used for games, web apps, and developer tools. This beginner course teaches the fundamentals of programming with Lua, offering interactive practice in building terminal-based programs. You’ll learn how to code efficiently in Lua while gaining foundational programming skills.

Syllabus

  • Welcome to Learn Lua: Learn about what the Learn Lua course has in store!
    • Informational: Welcome to Learn Lua
  • Introduction to Lua: Write and run your very first Lua program!
    • Lesson: Introduction to Lua
    • Quiz: Lua Introduction
    • Project: Block Letters
  • Variables and Data: Learn how to work with Data in the Lua programming language. You'll learn about data types, operators, and variables!
    • Lesson: Data Types and Operators
    • Quiz: Data Types and Operators
    • Lesson: Variables
    • Quiz: Variables
    • Project: Mystic Moon Potion Shop
  • Conditionals & Logic: Learn how to make decisions in your Lua application with conditional statements.
    • Lesson: Conditionals & Logic
    • Quiz: Conditionals & Logic
    • Project: Magic Eight Ball
  • Functions: Learn how to organize and reuse your code with functions.
    • Lesson: Functions
    • Quiz: Functions
    • Project: Fahrenheit Converter
  • Learn Lua: Next Steps: You've completed the Learn Lua course! What's next?
    • Informational: Learn Lua Next Steps

Taught by

Kenny Lin

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