Free Course

Learn Lua: From Zero to Hero

Master the lightweight, fast, and powerful scripting language used in Roblox, embedded systems, and automation. A complete written path from beginner to advanced.

Course Features

  • 20 Detailed Pages
  • Game & Web App Ready
  • Beginner to Advanced
  • Quizzes & Practice

What This Course Covers

  • Understand Lua syntax and core programming concepts
  • Write clean and readable Lua scripts
  • Use variables, conditions, loops, and functions effectively
  • Work confidently with tables, strings, and iterators
  • Organize code using modules
  • Advanced topics like metatables and coroutines
  • Read and write files using Lua
  • Debug errors and manage memory
  • Build a complete mini project

Who This Course Is For

  • Absolute beginners with no programming background
  • Students wanting a structured path
  • Game developers (Roblox) learning fundamentals
  • Programmers transitioning to Lua
  • Hobbyists and automation enthusiasts

No prior programming experience is required.

Prerequisites

  • A computer (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Willingness to practice and experiment

All tools and setup instructions are covered inside.

Course Structure

  • 19 Lessons
  • 20 Pages

Each lesson includes:

  • Clear objectives & explanations
  • Runnable code examples
  • Practice tasks & Quizzes

Complete Lesson Roadmap

Ordered from beginner to advanced.

  1. Introduction to Lua and Writing Your First Program
  2. Lua Environment Setup and Basic Syntax
  3. Variables, Data Types, and Operators in Lua
  4. Arithmetic, Comparison, and Logical Operators
  5. Conditional Statements and Logical Flow
  6. Loops and Iteration in Lua
  1. Functions and Code Reusability
  2. Advanced Functions: Closures and Anonymous Functions
  3. Tables in Lua: Arrays, Dictionaries, and Sets
  4. Working with Tables: Iteration, Sorting, and Searching
  5. Strings and Pattern Matching in Lua
  6. Modules, Scope, and Code Organization
  1. Iterators and Custom Iteration Patterns
  2. Metatables and Operator Overloading
  3. Coroutines and Asynchronous Programming
  4. File Handling and File I/O in Lua
  5. Error Handling, Debugging, and Memory Management
  1. Final Project, Best Practices, and Next Steps in Lua

Learning Approach

Learn-by-doing methodology:

  • Concepts introduced gradually
  • Runnable Lua examples
  • Practice tasks & Quizzes

How to Use

  1. 1Start with Lesson 1
  2. 2Read carefully
  3. 3Run examples
  4. 4Complete tasks
  5. 5Take quizzes

Certification and Progress

Track your progress by:

🔖 Bookmarking📝 Introduction Quizzes🏗️ Projects

Future updates may include downloadable resources.