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Integrate Lua with C++: Seamlessly integrate Lua scripting to enhance application flexibility

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Integrate Lua with C++

Part 1 – Lua Basics

This part of the book will guide you through the process of getting and compiling Lua from the source code. Then, you will explore some options to set up your C++ projects to use Lua. This will be followed by a brief introduction to the Lua programming language.

Hence, the aim of this part is to prepare you for the real work of integrating Lua into C++. Feel free to skip through some of the topics if you are already familiar with them.

This part comprises the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Getting Your C++ Project Lua-Ready
  • Chapter 2, Lua Fundamentals
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  • Get hands-on experience by integrating Lua with C++
  • Explore real-life project-ready advanced techniques for your future projects
  • Learn Lua through practical coding examples and exercises
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C++ is a popular choice in the developer community for building complex and large-scale performant applications and systems. Often a need arises to extend the system at runtime, without recompiling the whole C++ program. Using a scripting language like Lua can help achieve this goal efficiently. Integrate Lua to C++ is a comprehensive guide to integrating Lua to C++ and will enable you to achieve the goal of extending C++ programs at runtime. You’ll learn, in sequence, how to get and compile the Lua library, the Lua programming language, calling Lua code from C++, and calling C++ code from Lua. In each topic, you’ll practice with code examples, and learn the in-depth mechanisms for smooth working. Throughout the book, the latter examples build on the earlier ones while also acting as a standalone. You’ll learn to implement Lua executor and Lua binding generator, which you can use in your projects directly with further customizations. By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered integrating Lua into C++ and using Lua in your C++ project efficiently, gained the skills to extend your applications at runtime, and achieved dynamic and adaptable C++ development.

Who is this book for?

This book is for C++ developers seeking to seamlessly integrate Lua, learn the Lua programming language by examples, or enhance their understanding of Lua-C++ interaction. Basic knowledge of C++ is required to fully benefit from this book.

What you will learn

  • Explore how to access and compile Lua source code
  • Call Lua code from C++ for enhanced functionality
  • Integrate C++ code into Lua for powerful interactions
  • Deepen your understanding of Lua stack for advanced usage
  • Implement a project-ready Lua executor and binding generator
  • Extend C++ projects with customizable and extensible Lua scripting

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Table of Contents

17 Chapters
Part 1 – Lua Basics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Getting Your C++ Project Lua-Ready Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Lua Fundamentals Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2 – Calling Lua from C++ Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: How to Call Lua from C++ Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Mapping Lua Types to C++ Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Working with Lua Tables Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3 – Calling C++ from Lua Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: How to Call C++ from Lua Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Working with C++ Types Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Abstracting a C++ Type Exporter Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4 – Advanced Topics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Recapping Lua-C++ Communication Mechanisms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Managing Resources Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Multithreading with Lua Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Timur U Nov 20, 2023
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There aren't many references on how to use both Lua with C++ in the same application, and this books covers it in great detail. It is also a good starter to learn Lua basics.I liked the hands-on approach. The book doesn't just explain theory; but also provides examples and practical exercises. The code snippets are clear, well-commented, and accompanied by detailed explanations.Highly recommended to anyone looking into starting using Lua in their gamedev or embedded applications!
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Vishal Nov 28, 2023
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An essential guide for developers, "Integrate Lua to C++" offers a systematic approach to seamlessly incorporate Lua scripting into C++ applications. From obtaining and compiling Lua to calling code reciprocally, the book provides practical examples for hands-on learning. The focus on implementing a Lua executor and binding generator enhances its practicality. By the end, readers gain mastery in extending C++ projects with customizable Lua scripting, making it a must-read for developers aiming to unlock the full potential of C++.
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