--- product_id: 289076227 title: "Lua.Org Programming in Lua, fourth edition" price: "€ 212.70" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://sanmarino.desertcart.com/products/289076227-lua-org-programming-in-lua-fourth-edition store_origin: SM region: San Marino --- # Official Lua guide by language creator Updated for Lua 5.3 with modern features C API integration & extensibility Lua.Org Programming in Lua, fourth edition **Price:** € 212.70 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Code smarter, not harder — the definitive Lua playbook for pros! ⚡ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lua.Org Programming in Lua, fourth edition - **How much does it cost?** € 212.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [sanmarino.desertcart.com](https://sanmarino.desertcart.com/products/289076227-lua-org-programming-in-lua-fourth-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stepwise learning curve:** Reorganized content grows in complexity, perfect for programmers new to Lua or scripting. - • **Versatile for modern tech:** Ideal for embedded systems, IoT, mobile, web, and game development—stay ahead in trending fields. - • **Master Lua from the source:** Authored by Lua's chief architect, Roberto Ierusalimschy, ensuring authoritative insights. - • **Seamless C API integration:** Unlock powerful extensibility by bridging Lua with C for high-performance applications. - • **Packed with practical examples:** Numerous code snippets and patterns to accelerate your real-world Lua mastery. ## Overview Programming in Lua, Fourth Edition, is the official and most up-to-date guide to Lua 5.3, authored by the language's creator. It offers a clear, structured approach to learning Lua, covering everything from basics to advanced C API integration. Perfect for developers aiming to leverage Lua's simplicity and power across embedded systems, IoT, gaming, and more. ## Description Lua is spreading more and more throughout different areas of software, from embedded systems and mobile devices to the Web and the Internet of Things. Besides, it has a major role in the game industry, where knowledge of Lua has become an indisputable asset. Lua is the language of choice for anyone who needs a scripting language that is simple, efficient, extensible, portable, and free. Programming in Lua is the official book about the language, providing a solid base to any programmer who wants to use Lua. Authored by Roberto Ierusalimschy, the chief architect of the language, it covers all aspects of Lua 5---from the basics to its API with C. The book is the main source of programming patterns for Lua, with numerous code examples that help the reader to make the most of Lua's flexibility and powerful mechanisms. Programming in Lua is targeted at people with some programming background, but does not assume any prior knowledge about Lua or other scripting languages. This Fourth Edition updates the book to Lua 5.3 and marks a complete reorganization of the text. Building on his many years of experience teaching Lua, Roberto has restructured the book to present the material in a growing order of complexity, allowing the reader to better absorb the character of the language. Review: Bok - Bok som är skriven på ett lättsamt språk. Review: A solid primer - This is a well-written primer on Lua by one of the language's authors. While it doesn't have the depth of a reference book, it touches on all the major topics and provides enough information to get you started without getting bogged down in excessive details. One of the bonuses of the book's author also writing the language itself is that he often explains why certain design choices were made when he and his colleagues architected Lua. Understanding the rationale and philosophies underpinning Lua really helps when learning the language, in my opinion. ## Features - Programming in Lua Fourth Edition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #154,214 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #336 in Computer Programming Languages #61,718 in Textbooks & Study Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 374 Reviews | ## Images ![Lua.Org Programming in Lua, fourth edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61v7PI8DVkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bok *by U***M on 1 September 2024* Bok som är skriven på ett lättsamt språk. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A solid primer *by L***R on 16 July 2022* This is a well-written primer on Lua by one of the language's authors. While it doesn't have the depth of a reference book, it touches on all the major topics and provides enough information to get you started without getting bogged down in excessive details. One of the bonuses of the book's author also writing the language itself is that he often explains why certain design choices were made when he and his colleagues architected Lua. Understanding the rationale and philosophies underpinning Lua really helps when learning the language, in my opinion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent *by C***S on 23 January 2017* A superb book for Lua lovers :-) It is a nice update to the previous version of the book, also very recommendable. ## Frequently Bought Together - Programming in Lua, fourth edition - Lua 5.1 Reference Manual - Coding with Roblox Lua in 24 Hours: The Official Roblox Guide (Sams Teach Yourself) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://sanmarino.desertcart.com/products/289076227-lua-org-programming-in-lua-fourth-edition](https://sanmarino.desertcart.com/products/289076227-lua-org-programming-in-lua-fourth-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart San Marino* *Store origin: SM* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*