GNU/Linux Oracle Lua QuickStart Guide
Hello Linux user! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Compiler and Get Started with LUA 5.x Programming in Oracle GNU/Linux Desktop.
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.
Moreover, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting Started with LUA Programming on Oracle Linux.
Finally, this Setup is Valid also for All the others Red Hat Linux Based Distros like:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Oracle Enterprise Linux
- Rocky Linux
- AlmaLinux

1. Terminal Getting Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Oracle GNU/Linux:
2. Installing LUA Compiler
Now to Install LUA 5.x Compiler on Oracle Linux
To Setup the latest LUA Compiler play:sudo dnf install lua
Testing LUA Installation
Run:lua -v
The Output should simply showa the LUA Version.3. Get Started LUA Programming
How to Quick Start with LUA Programming on Linux