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Welcome to the ninth installment of our “Learning Lua Step-By-Step” series! In this lesson, we’ll dive deep into the world of metatables in Lua. Metatables are a powerful feature that allow you to customize the behavior of Lua tables, enabling advanced techniques such as operator overloading, object-oriented programming, and more. We’ll explore what metatables are,
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Learn how to create your own Lua modules in this comprehensive guide. Explore encapsulation using closures, understand module loading, and master the art of modular programming in Lua.
Learn Object-Oriented Programming in Lua with this comprehensive guide. Explore classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and more, with plenty of example code to solidify your understanding.
Dive deeper into the fundamental building blocks of Lua programming. Learn about variables, conditional statements, functions, and loops. Explore how to get user input and control the flow of your Lua programs.
Learn Lua programming from the ground up with this step-by-step tutorial. Explore the fundamentals of Lua, including data types, console output, and more. Perfect for beginners ages 10 and up.
Explore the synergy between Language-Oriented Programming (LOP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing software development. Learn how domain-specific languages (DSLs) empower developers to express solutions intuitively, and discover the potential of AI in DSL design, development, and usage optimization.
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Introduction Last time we discussed our mission, built a lexer and tree printer to be used throughout our experiments, and introduced the Recursive decent parser. Parsing mathematical expressions involves interpreting their structure, which can be complex due to the presence of operators with different precedence levels and associativity rules. In this article series, we delve into
In the context of Abstract Syntax Trees (ASTs) and parse trees, the terms “higher” and “lower” precedence, as well as tree “depth,” take on a different meaning due to the way parsers traverse the tree structure. In this context, “higher” precedence refers to nodes that are deeper in the tree, further away from the root. When parsers descend into the tree to evaluate expressions or execute algorithms, they typically start at the root and move downwards towards the leaves. Therefore, nodes that are deeper in the tree, or have a higher depth, are processed first, followed by nodes closer to the root. Conversely, nodes closer to the root have lower depth and are processed later in the parsing or evaluation process. This understanding is crucial for parsers and algorithms that rely on tree traversal to correctly interpret and evaluate expressions or perform other operations on tree structures. I have heard these terms used in reverse and for trees in general, this may be correct. I mention this because it can cause confusion, it is worth clarifying these terms when conversing with others.
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Transitioning between programming languages is a common challenge for developers. Whether moving from Java to JavaScript, JavaScript to TypeScript, or C/C++ to Zig, mastering the nuances of each language is essential for seamless code migration. In this article, we explore techniques to overcome syntax confusion, leverage language-specific conventions, and navigate language transitions with confidence and proficiency.
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In the world of software development, understanding the differences between Class-Based OOP and Prototype-Based OOP is essential. While Class-Based OOP provides structure and clarity, Prototype-Based OOP offers flexibility and dynamic behavior. Let’s delve deeper into these two programming paradigms and explore their characteristics, examples, and implications in real-world scenarios.
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