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How to Get Started With LUA Programming on Zorin OS

February 23, 2023 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

GNU/Linux Zorin OS Lua QuickStart Guide

How to Install Compiler and Get Started with LUA 5.x Programming in Zorin OS LTS GNU/Linux desktop – Step by step Tutorial.

Lua combines simple Procedural Syntax with powerful Data Description constructs based on Associative Arrays and Extensible Semantics.

Lua is Dynamically Typed, runs by interpreting Bytecode for a register-based Virtual Machine.

And has Automatic Memory Management with incremental Garbage Collection, making it ideal for Configuration, Scripting, and rapid Prototyping.

Finally, this guide includes detailed instructions on Getting Started with LUA Programming on Zorin OS.

How to Get Started with LUA Programming on Zorin OS

  1. 1. Terminal Getting Started Guide

    How to QuickStart with Command Line on Zorin OS GNU/Linux:

    Console Zorin OS QuickStart Guide

    First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:

    sudo apt update
    Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.

  2. 2. Installing LUA Compiler

    Now to Install LUA 5.x Compiler on Zorin OS
    To Search for the available Releases:

    sudo apt search lua5
    So then for instance, to Setup LUA 5.4 play: 
    sudo apt install lua5.4

    Testing LUA Installation
    Run:

    lua -v
    The Output should simply showa the LUA Version.

  3. 3. Get Started LUA Programming

    How to Quick Start with LUA Programming on Linux

    LUA Programming Getting Started Guide