Lua is a powerful, efficient, lightweight, embeddable scripting language. It supports procedural programming, object-oriented programming, functional programming, data-driven programming, and data description. Luau is derived from Lua, and both languages can be used to program Roblox.
Lua and Luau are designed for users ages 8+.
Using your SLCL library card, you can access numerous online courses. Udemy offers a several courses about Lua:
Master Lua Programming and Create Amazing Games with LOVE!
Learn How to Code Games in Roblox Studio
Redis: The Complete Developer's Guide
Roblox Intermediate Coding Course
Coding with Roblox Lua in 24 Hours by
In just 24 lessons of one hour or less, Coding with Roblox Lua in 24 Hours: The Official Roblox Guide helps you learn all the skills and techniques you'll need to code your own Roblox experiences. Perfect for beginners, each short and easy lesson builds upon everything that's come before, helping you quickly master the essentials of Lua programming. Step-by-step instructions walk you through common questions, issues, and tasks; Q&As, Quizzes, and Exercises build and test your knowledge; "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts; and "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid pitfalls. Learn how to... * Code with properties, variables, functions, if/then statements, and loops * Organize information using arrays and dictionaries * Work with events to make things move, explode, count down, and do whatever you can imagine * Keep your code manageable with abstractions and object-oriented programming * Store data permanently to create leaderboards, inventories, and custom currency * Use raycasting to allow visitors to place their own objects, such as furniture and props, within your world
The Ultimate Roblox Book: an Unofficial Guide by
Build and create your own Roblox world with this bestselling easy and fun guide! Roblox, the largest user-generated online gaming platform that allows users to create and share their own game worlds and gaming creations, has taken the digital world by storm. There are so many games and social worlds to create with the platform, and this guide gives you the advice you need to get started. With everything from instructions for playing the games to tips on creating your own games and worlds to the basics of coding, The Ultimate Roblox Book can help you to become a top Roblox designer.
Coding Roblox Games Made Easy by
Key Features Discover solutions to common problems faced while creating games on Roblox Explore tips, tricks, and best practices and learn advanced Roblox coding techniques to create games Understand how to program in the Roblox Lua language, add engaging effects, add a variety of functionalities, and much more Book Description Roblox is a global virtual platform like no other for both playing and creating games. With well over 150 million monthly active users, Roblox hosts all genres of games that can be played by other members of the community using the Lua programming language. Not only can you create games for free, but you can also earn considerable sums of money if from the success of your games, and become part of the vast and supportive developer circle that provides excellent opportunities for networking in a tight-knit community.With this practical book, you'll get hands-on experience working on the Roblox platform. You'll start with an overview of Roblox development and then understand how to use Roblox Studio. As you progress, you'll gradually learn everything you need from how to program in Roblox Lua to creating Obby and Battle Royale games. Finally, you'll delve into the logistics of game production, focusing on optimizing the performance of your game by implementing impressive mechanics, monetization, and marketing practices.By the end of this Roblox book, you'll be able to lead or work with a team to bring your gaming world to life, and extend that experience to players around the world. What you will learn Get started with Roblox development and explore aspects such as choosing a developer type Understand how to use Roblox Studio and other free resources Create your first game with the Roblox Lua programming language Become well-versed with the three Ms - Mechanics, Monetization, and Marketing Develop real-world games such as Battle Royale and Obby Discover expert tips for collaborating effectively and managing project workloads Who this book is for This Roblox guide is for anyone interested in learning how to develop games on the Roblox platform. If you're already familiar with Roblox and looking for tips, tricks, and Roblox and Lua best practices for efficient development, you'll find this book helpful. The book requires no prior knowledge of game development. ]]>
Learning Game AI Programming with Lua by
If you are a game developer or a general programmer who wishes to focus on programming systems and techniques to build your game AI without creating low-level interfaces in a game engine, then this book is for you. Knowledge of C++ will come in handy to debug the entirety of the AI sandbox and expand on the features present within the book, but it is not required.
Coding Roblox Games Made Easy by
Get started with building your first game on the Roblox platform Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format. Key Features: Begin coding in Luau: build player avatars, battlefields, game physics, countdown timers and moreLearn tips, tricks, best practices, and advanced Roblox coding techniques to create 3D gamesJoin the book club to discuss queries, provide solutions, and ask Zander for advice on your games Book Description: "I read/worked through the book with my kids to build a game together and I highly recommend pre-teens, teens, and tweens to pick this up as their first book to coding games" -James W. Y III, Technology Integration Specialist at Old Bridge Township Public Schools "...a must-read, must-practice essential book for anyone getting started with building games on Roblox using Luau programming..." -Frederic Markus, President, Feerik Games (Ex-Ubisoft, Nintendo, Rockstar, Disney, LucasArts, and Epic Games) "..includes everything from Roblox Studio menus, the basics of the Luau scripting language, how to tie in real-world (or any world!) physics into your experience of marketing your game as well as some great ideas for where to go next." -Jay Sebastian, Computer Scientist and Adjunct Lecturer in AI for Games and Simulation Roblox isn't just popular; it's incredibly popular, featuring more than 54 million active players per day. Any experience imaginable can be created on Roblox. Coding Roblox Games Made Easy, 2nd Edition, is a go-to guide for anyone at any age looking to get started with building a game on Roblox using Luau programming. In just about 300 pages, you'll learn the basics of Luau programming, build two end-to-end games, add customizations to finally publish and monetize them. The bonus chapter '50 Cool Things to do in Roblox' is a perfect end to your learning journey with information nuggets presented with examples to save your time when coding, animating, building avatars, using Robux and so much more. Join Zander, 19-year-old Roblox developer and programmer on this game-development journey and bring your ideas to life What You Will Learn: Use Roblox Studio and other free resourcesLearn coding in Luau: basics, game systems, physics manipulation, etcTest, evaluate, and redesign to create bug-free and engaging gamesUse Roblox programming and rewards to make your first gameMove from lobby to battleground, build avatars, locate weapons to fightCharacter selection, countdown timers, locate escape items, assign rewardsMaster the 3 Ms: Mechanics, Monetization, Marketing (and Metaverse)50 cool things to do in Roblox Who this book is for: This book is for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Luau programming and Roblox Studio and needs direction to build and share games. The book requires no prior knowledge of game development.
Mastering Roblox Coding by
Key Features Leverage the tips and tricks covered in this game development book for writing advanced Roblox scripts Explore the capabilities of Roblox Luau to create complex games using user input, datastores, and user interfaces for all devices Each subject contains an additional exercise for the reader to experiment What you will learn Understand and learn the basics of Roblox Luau Discover how to write efficient and optimized Luau code to avoid bad smells Explore how to optimize your game for PC, consoles, phones, and tablets Get up to speed with how to build databases using Luau Understand client and server functionalities and learn how to securely establish communication Discover how to build an advanced Roblox game from scratch Who this book is for This book is for fairly experienced Roblox developers who have basic programming knowledge and want to take their skills to the next level with advanced concepts in a simple and effective way. Basic knowledge of Roblox, Roblox Studio, and Roblox Luau is recommended before getting started with this book. A short refresher is provided for those who have not used Roblox in a while.]]>