Touch Lua

Lua is a simple and modern programming language, with simple syntax to learn.

Touch Lua - Learn Modern Lua Programming

"Touch Lua" is an Android app designed for learning the Lua programming language. It features dual modes for programming and console use, supports multiple programs and directories, and offers a powerful editor with syntax highlighting. Users can access built-in help, tutorials, and sample programs to get started with programming quickly. Ideal for rapid prototyping and acting as an advanced calculator, this app adheres to Lua 5.3 standards, making it suitable for beginners and experienced programmers alike.

App stats

Users: 11,263
Rating: 2.81
(90)
Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2021-04-20)
Creation date: 2016-08-13
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage
Other: full network access, control vibration

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App summary

Touch Lua Features:
+Tow modes: program/console (command line).
+Multi program and directories support.
+Normal and powerful editor (enter the code directly to the editor), with syntax highlighting.
+Built in help: Tutorials (hands on), Wiki, Reference.
+Sample programs provided.

Use Touch Lua:
+Learn programming and modern scripting.
+Apply your programming skills.
+Rapid prototyping.
+Use it as advanced calculator.

To start learning Lua choose Console from main menu then select Tutorials. Now read and apply and you will learn Lua basics in no time!. and start programming line by line.

Kindly Note: Touch Lua uses Lua 5.3 standards, so if you hit into undefined function see the alternative for it from the reference. Some examples: unpack() now is table.unpack(), loadstring() is now load().

User reviews

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Pros
  • Useful for people who don't know Lua.
  • Nice for learning purposes.
Cons
  • Lacks libraries compared to the iOS version.
  • Issues with tutorial links and documentation.
  • Interpreter functionality is limited and clunky.
Most mentioned
  • The app is not as good as the iOS version.
  • Main folder for saving scripts is not easily accessible.
  • Bugs and issues in the code execution.
User reviews
Pretty good
by Himanshu Pal1, 2024-08-15

I can not find a Documents folder where the scripts supposedly saved.Please use a diffetent folder that I can easily reach to edit the scripts
by A google user, 2024-04-18

1st link i clicked was broken... uninstalled
by Scott Taylor, 2023-02-17
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