"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.
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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().
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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.