Explore how to work with graphs and implement pathfinding algorithms in Lua. Learn about using graphs to model complex relationships and environments, and discover efficient algorithms like breadth-first search, depth-first search, Dijkstra’s algorithm, and A* pathfinding to find optimal paths.
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Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 13)
Explore two powerful tree-based data structures in Lua: a quadtree for sorting 3D objects by depth, and a trie for efficient word searching. Learn how these data structures work and how to implement them in your own Lua projects.
Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 11)
Learn about error handling in Lua programming, including the use of pcall, xpcall, and assert functions. Explore practical exercises and best practices for managing errors in Lua scripts.
Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 9): Exploring Metatables and Operator Overloading
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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Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 8)
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.
Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 7)
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.
Learning Lua Step-By-Step (Part 2)
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.
Learning Lua Step-By=Step
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.
Introduction to Language-Oriented Programming
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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Tree Rewriting And Shunting Yard Parsers
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
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